Add a little kick to this classic cheese, bacon and spinach quiche with a little HARISSA olive oil and roasted peppers.
Skip the crust for a gluten-free option.

Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins
For the Crust
 2 cups white whole wheat or all purpose flour
 1 tsp salt
 ½ cup ice cold water
For the Quiche Filling
 8 large eggs
 1 ½ cups heavy cream
 1 tsp sea salt
 2 cups spinach -packed washed, dried and roughly chopped fresh
 ½ lb bacon pre-cook weight, diced and browned
 ½ onion, chopped and sauteed
 1 ½ cups gruyere cheese, finely grated
For the Crust:
1

Preheat the oven to 375.

2

Combine the flour and the salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine.

3

Blend the ice water and the extra virgin olive oil together well.

4

Pour in to the food processor and pulse a few more times until the mixture comes together.

5

On a floured surface roll out the dough and fit in to a 9" diameter pie or quiche pan.

For the Quiche Filling
6

In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, reserving and setting aside one tablespoon of beaten egg, the cream and salt.

7

Layer the quiche with first with chopped spinach, onion, then the crisp bacon and finally the cheese.

8

Pour the egg mixture over the top. Brush the reserved tablespoon of beaten egg over the crust (add Harissa Oil here for a spicy crust).

9

Bake the quiche in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is browned and the egg is set in the center and doesn't jiggle.

10

Allow to cool slightly or to room temperature and serve.

Ingredients

For the Crust
 2 cups white whole wheat or all purpose flour
 1 tsp salt
 ½ cup ice cold water
For the Quiche Filling
 8 large eggs
 1 ½ cups heavy cream
 1 tsp sea salt
 2 cups spinach -packed washed, dried and roughly chopped fresh
 ½ lb bacon pre-cook weight, diced and browned
 ½ onion, chopped and sauteed
 1 ½ cups gruyere cheese, finely grated

Directions

For the Crust:
1

Preheat the oven to 375.

2

Combine the flour and the salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine.

3

Blend the ice water and the extra virgin olive oil together well.

4

Pour in to the food processor and pulse a few more times until the mixture comes together.

5

On a floured surface roll out the dough and fit in to a 9" diameter pie or quiche pan.

For the Quiche Filling
6

In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, reserving and setting aside one tablespoon of beaten egg, the cream and salt.

7

Layer the quiche with first with chopped spinach, onion, then the crisp bacon and finally the cheese.

8

Pour the egg mixture over the top. Brush the reserved tablespoon of beaten egg over the crust (add Harissa Oil here for a spicy crust).

9

Bake the quiche in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is browned and the egg is set in the center and doesn't jiggle.

10

Allow to cool slightly or to room temperature and serve.

Notes

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