Ingredients
1 prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought, dairy-free)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 handfuls fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
5–10 asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
6 large eggs
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place unbaked crust in a pie plate. Poke holes with a fork. Blind bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Cook Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and asparagus. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until tender. Remove from heat.
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Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, thyme, chipotle powder, and black pepper until smooth.
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Combine with Vegetables: Stir in the sautéed vegetables and fresh spinach. Mix until evenly combined.
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Assemble the Quiche: Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the pre-baked crust. Spread evenly with a spoon.
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Bake the Quiche: Place in oven. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes