Lent will be observed from February 18th to April 2 in 2026. It is a period of religious observance in many Christian churches marking the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting in the desert, enduring temptation by Satan. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later with the celebration of Easter. Fasting before Easter can be traced back as far as the 2nd century.
Whether you are trying to eat less meat for your health or you are looking for meatless meals for Lent, a vegetable quiche is a great meal to add to the menu. Quiches may be served hot, warm or cold. Today I'm sharing spinach quiche which can be made year round with frozen spinach. If using fresh baby spinach, sauté it with the onion and garlic. Frozen spinach works well. Defrost it, and then squeeze all the water out with your hands. Then press it between paper towels. If you leave any water in the spinach, your quiche can be soggy. You can also add and delete ingredients in the filling to meet your family's needs or what's in the pantry. I am using feta cheese and cheddar. This quiche is easy to make and is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
Don't like a soggy crust on the bottom? To be sure you have a crisp crust on the bottom, pre-bake the empty crust for a few minutes before filling it with egg mixture. If you are a good pastry baker, feel free to use your favorite recipe for the crust. If you are like me and don't enjoy making pastry, buy one at the grocery store. Place the crust in a 9 inch deep dish pie pan. If you are buying ready-made crusts, please note size. Many pre-made are 8 inches and not as deep as a standard pie pan. If you don’t want to use a pie crust due to gluten or calories, you can skip the entire crust part and just bake the filling in a well-greased pie pan. Check the quiche 15 minutes early because it shouldn't take as long to bake.
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