Spinach Pie

Submitted by l0vetw0c00k

"Saw this recipe in a magazine and tried it today. It's terrific and should please even the pickiest eaters you cook for. It's great for a light lunch or brunch."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 10 -12 ounces of fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained well.
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Melt butter over medium heat in large skillet.
2. Add SPINACH and cook until wilted.
3. Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder in large bowl.
4. Add spinach, eggs, light cream and parmesan cheese.
5. Mix well.
6. If you want a smoother texture, use a stick blender.
7. Pour into greased 9" pie plate Bake at 350 degrees, 25 minutes.
8. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Reviews

[forest girl]

This was very good and very simple to make. I adapted it to be a little lower calorie and healthier with just a touch of olive oil instead of butter, milk instead of half and half, and whole wheat flour. (I also used fresh garlic.) I too liked that it is crustless. I will definately be making this again!

 

[lorenlou]

This recipe surprised me with its excellent flavor. It was very simple to prepare and I love that it is crustless. I had a bag of fresh baby spinach in the fridge that had gotten partially frozen (from being in a cold spot in the fridge) and I was able to salvage it using this recipe. Just further wilted it in the skillet, subbed egg substitute and fat-free half and half, and had fairly healthy and delicious lunch!