Crab Florentine Quiche Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and flavorful Crab Florentine Quiche! This recipe, inspired by Cooking Light, features tender crab meat nestled in a flaky homemade crust atop a vibrant spinach and onion filling. A light and creamy egg custard completes this masterpiece, perfect for a special occasion or a delightful weekend brunch. Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning and delicious dish!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 158.7 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crab Florentine Quiche

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How to Make Crab Florentine Quiche

  1. Unroll 1 (14.1 ounce) package of refrigerated pie crusts, separating into 4 strips.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, coil one strip of dough around itself in a spiral, pinching the end to seal.
  3. Add the next strip to the end of the first, pinching to seal. Continue coiling all 4 strips.
  4. Cover the coiled dough with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Roll the dough into a 13-inch circle.
  6. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Fold and crimp the edges.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese over the bottom of the crust.
  8. Top with 1 1/2 cups lump crab meat.
  9. Set aside.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
  12. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes.
  13. Add 10 ounces fresh spinach, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts.
  14. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the crabmeat in the pie crust.
  15. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  16. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the spinach mixture.
  17. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  18. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  19. Garnish with fresh cherry tomatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

14g

Carbs

2g