Ingredients:

  • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust (400g)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (15g)
  • 10 oz smoked turkey strips, diced (280g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (110g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (6g)
  • 10 oz fresh baby spinach (280g)
  • 1½ cups Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded (150g)
  • 4 large eggs (200g)
  • 1½ cups heavy cream (350ml)
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (0.5g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3g)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (1g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the refrigerated pie crust (400g) and fit it securely into a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the weights, brush the bottom of the crust with 1 tbsp melted butter (15g), and bake for an additional 5 minutes to prevent a soggy bottom.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 10 oz diced smoked turkey strips (280g) and sauté until lightly browned and fragrant.
  4. Stir in 1 small finely diced yellow onion (110g) and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes, then add 2 cloves of minced garlic (6g) and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add 10 oz fresh baby spinach (280g) in batches, stirring until completely wilted.
  6. Transfer the turkey and spinach mixture to a colander or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove all excess liquid.
  7. Spread the squeezed spinach and turkey mixture evenly across the bottom of the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle 1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (150g) evenly over the top.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whisk 4 large eggs (200g), 1½ cups heavy cream (350ml), ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (0.5g), ½ tsp salt (3g), and ¼ tsp black pepper (1g) until smooth and slightly frothy.
  9. Pour the egg mixture carefully over the fillings. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet to catch drips and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  10. The quiche is done when the edges are set and golden, the center has a slight gelatin-like jiggle, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).