Description
Fluffy eggs mixed with spinach, butternut squash, and spices atop a crust made solely of sweet potatoes. This quiche is healthy, flavorful, easy, and delicious all in one!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1lb), very thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup of fresh spinach
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup almond milk (or dairy milk)
- 1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray a pie pan with nonstick spray, and then layer the potatoes on the bottom and sides of the dish.
- Bake the sweet potato crust for 20 minutes.
- While that is baking, add the olive oil to a large skillet and sautè the onion for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic and spinach and continue to sautè for 1 minute.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the squash and 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until the squash is softened.
- Combine your eggs, milk, and spices in a large bowl and whisk until combined.
- When the crust is done, first add the spinach mixture, then the squash, and lastly, pour the eggs mixture on top of everything.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes, until eggs are cooked through.
Notes
Feel free to play around with the veggies/spices to your taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American