Asparagus, Spinach and Feta Quiche

This deliciousness is a recipe I recently found on one of my new favorite food blogs, Two Peas and Their Pod.  I had never made quiche before and when I stumbled across this recipe I just had to try it.  It was a perfect breakfast for a lazy weekend morning, and was a hit when I made it for my Mom over Mother's Day Weekend.

If you don't have a favorite pie crust recipe, I suggest using the Martha Stewart pie crust recipe here.  It makes two crusts (and the quiche only calls for one) but you can refrigerate and freeze half of the dough or you can make two quiches and freeze one for later...I promise you will want this again.

Asparagus, Spinach and Feta Quiche

Makes (1) 9" quiche  (so if you plan on making two crusts, double ingredients below and freeze one quiche for enjoyment at a later date!) 

Ingredients:

•  1/2 T olive oil
• 12 spears asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
• 4 C fresh baby spinach
• 5 eggs
• 1 C milk
• 3/4 C crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 C mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 green onions, sliced thin
• 1 pie crust - pre-baked for about 20 minutes at 375 for a crispier crust (don't pre-bake if you don't like a crispier crust)

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. In a sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.  Cook asparagus and spinach until asparagus is tender and spinach is wilted.  Remove from heat, drain the excess liquid from the spinach and set aside (if you like, you could add a little garlic or shallots prior to cooking the veggies...I think it would taste great but not alter the flavor too much).
3. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, both cheeses and salt and pepper to taste. 
4. When pie crust is ready (pre-baked, or chilled if not pre-baking) place green onions, asparagus, and spinach in bottom of pie crust.  Pour egg mixture over the vegetables and cover crust edges with foil (This prevents the crust from getting too brown or burning.  Remove the foil 15 minutes before the quiche is done for crust to have golden brown edges).
5. Place quiche in preheated oven and bake for around 45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the middle.
6. Let cool, slice, and enjoy! 

Bon Appetit!!