If you’re looking for a touch of springtime in the middle of winter, this Mediterranean Quiche with Almond Crust is everything you need! It’s light and savoury, with a grain-free almond flour crust, and topped with eggs, spinach, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and chunks of feta.
It’s only the middle of January, but I’m already starting to daydream of spring. Don’t get me wrong. I love a cozy, stormy day where I can stay comfortably tucked away in my house. Or a bright winter day where Mike and I can get out for a walk or go snow shoeing. But for the most part, the short, dark days this time of year start to wear on me.
So when it comes to experimenting in the kitchen, I find myself gravitating towards bright and colourful fruits and veggies. This Winter Sunshine Salad is a staple side salad for dinner these days, and this Winter Citrus Crunch Salad is bringing life to my workday lunches!
But a gal can’t live on greens alone, so enter my other go to recipe ingredient – eggs! They pretty much save my butt for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and turn a little old quiche into a stellar main meal.
This Mediterranean Quiche has been on repeat in my house for the past week. It made a quick supper this past Friday night and a filling Sunday brunch a few days later. Both times, I served it with a side of greens and roasted baby potatoes. And it also re-heats surprisingly well in the microwave, so it made an awesome leftover lunch on Monday too!
The best part?! It’s a recipe Mike likes! One of my goals for this year is to create more recipes that my husband and I can enjoy together. And since it’s challenging to find a meal we both agree on, you can bet this one is being added to the breakfast/dinner rotation!
p.s. If you haven’t figured it out, Mike is the hubby! I thought it was about time I started using his name around here, instead of referring to him as “the husband” all the time.
Some tips for making Mediterranean Quiche with Almond Crust:
- The almond crust recipe is adapted from Clean Eating Magazine. While the recipe called for 2 teaspoons of butter, I used EVOO instead, and substituted different herbs and seasonings. You can change things up and make this crust your own.
- I added 3 teaspoons of chopped freeze-dried basil to the crust mixture, as fresh basil is hard to come by this time of year. For fresh or freeze-dried herbs, I usually use the same quantities. But for most dried herbs, you should reduce the amount to one-third. So in this recipe, one teaspoon of dried basil should do the trick.
- As the sun-dried tomatoes, feta and olives are salty on their own, I didn’t add much salt or seasoning to the egg mixture, but feel free to add more or less to suit your taste.
- It goes without saying, but you can play around with the toppings. You can substitute arugula for spinach, add goat cheese instead of feta, or even add red or green peppers.
If you make this recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below. Or take a pic and post it to Instagram by tagging @crumbtopbaking.
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Mediterranean Quiche with Almond Crust
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices
- Category: Breakfast; Brunch
Description
If you’re looking for a light and savoury breakfast, lunch or dinner, this Mediterranean Quiche with Almond Crust is everything you need! It has a grain-free almond flour crust, and it’s packed with eggs, spinach, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and chunks of feta.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh or freeze-dried basil, (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
For the filling:
- 2 cups spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup feta cubes
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Dash of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the crust:
- Pre-heat oven to 400F and grease a 10-inch pie plate or tart pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the almond flour, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir or whisk together until combined. Add the egg and oil, and use a fork to mix in with the dry ingredients. Keep mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, and along the sides. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust start to brown.
For the filling:
- Layer the spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes and olives onto the almond crust.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the toppings on the crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Notes
- The sun-dried tomatoes, feta and olives are salty on their own, so I didn’t add much salt or seasoning to the egg mixture. Feel free to add more or less salt or seasoning to suit your taste.
- Don’t worry if the egg mixture spills out over the crust when you’re pouring it on. It will still bake up beautifully. Just be sure to liberally grease your pie plate with cooking spray so it doesn’t burn on.
- I like to serve this quiche with a simple side of greens and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoyed within 2-3 days.
- The almond crust recipe is adapted from Clean Eating Magazine.
Sounds, delicious. Leanne! I’m totally crazy about Mediterranean food and if Mike likes it, well it must be really good! 🙂
Haha! Yes, Mike is picky at times, so if he likes it, I feel like I’m winning!! Thanks Terri! Happy weekend!
What a beautiful dish! I love the versatility, and it’s perfect for my diet! I’ll save this recipe to make for overnight guests.
Thanks Cathy! I hope you and your guests like it!
This quiche looks delightful. I love quiche! I should definitely try this. I love adding sun dried tomatoes to quiche–I find it always adds the best flavour.
Thanks Donna! This was my first time adding sun-dried tomatoes to anything, so I’ll definitely be trying them in more dishes!
Such a lovely recipe! The almond crust is a brilliant idea, and those toppings are a breath of fresh air in the midst of winter.
Thanks Nicoletta! I’m so glad you think so. That’s exactly what I was going for!
Quiche sometimes sounds boring but not this one! I love the Mediterranean flavours and the nutty crust, what a delicious combination!
Thanks Sabrina! We eat a lot of eggs in our house, so I’m always trying to keep them from getting boring!
Love the almond crust idea for the quiche! It sounds and looks delicious!
Thanks so much Lisa! We’re loving it in our house!
olives, sun-dried tomatoes and feta are always tasty together! sounds like such a great brunch option.
Thanks Heather! I totally agree. They are a delicious trio of ingredients!
A great way to make a quiche a little healthier. I love the almond curst and all the flavours. Can’t really good wrong with feta, olives and sun dried tomatoes!
Thanks Philip! You absolutely can’t go wrong with that trio!
This quiche looks so delicious! Love the combination of sundried tomatoes, olives, and feta!
Thanks Kelly! Yes, the trio adds some salty goodness to this quiche!
I love the Mediterranean spin on this delicious quiche. I also loved learning that your husbands name is Mike! Have a great weekend Leanne!
Haha! Thanks Christie! It felt weird always referring to him as the husband!
The almond crust is a must try for sure! Your breakfast recipes are always great. And of course the pictures are amazing!!
Thank you Terry! I love breakfast and brunch, so I’m always making those types of recipes! Glad you like the photos! 🙂 Happy weekend!
I love winter produce too, but I’m dreaming of spring too…it’s just been so dreary over here! I normally make frittatas because I don’t need a buttery crust, but this almond crust sounds perfect! I love mediterranean flavors and I can’t wait to try this!
I’m with you Marcie! I’m tired of the dreary weather. I eat a lot of frittatas as well but I love a good crust on a quiche, so this almond crust does the trick if you’re cutting back on grains!
Trust me, I’m definitely dreaming of springtime as well! I need to start eating all of the light and airy dishes like this one! I LOVE that almond crust. This looks amazing Leanne, I think I’d love to try it for brunch this weekend!
Thanks Katherine! I’m planning to make it again this weekend! And thanks for giving the crust a try and sharing on Instagram! Appreciate it!
Mediterranean flavors are ALWAYS my favorite. Salty feta, briny olives. . .I can’t get enough. I’m going to try this one soon! Have a great weekend, Leanne!
Thanks Kelsie! I know, how can you resist the salty flavours of feta, olives and sun-dried tomatoes! Hope you had a great week!
This is a must try for sure, Leanne! Love all those flavours and I’m a particularly huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes…and olives…and, ok, I love all of this! Pinned! And Mike loves it? Woo hoo! Hope you have a lovely weekend ahead. You’ll find me hibernating 😉
Thanks Dawn! I’m pretty much hibernating every weekend until April! Haha! Yes, Mike likes it. Which means I’ll be making it a lot! 😉
I am really loving the almond crust on this quiche and with that delicious filling, it must taste amazing. This quiche really looks beautiful and sounds delicious 🙂
Thank you Ashika! The almond crust pairs nicely with the quiche ingredients! It’s now in our brunch rotation!
Quiche is one of my favorite meals and I can honestly say I’ve never had it with an almond crust! This sound divine!! Mediterranean flavors always hit the spot! Delish! Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Annie! We eat a lot of quiche in our house, so I’m always trying to change it up! The almond crust is a must-try!
Love the Mediterranean flavors of this quiche Leanne. And I’m totally intrigued by your choice of crust. I will definitely need to give your recipe a try. It sounds delish!
Thanks Mary Ann! We’re trying to cut back on grains in our house, so I gave the almond crust a try and it worked out beautifully. It will definitely be a go-to now!