Crustless Spinach And Feta Quiche With Greek Salad
A savory, protein-packed crustless quiche paired with a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad. Feta cheese and fresh spinach deliver rich Mediterranean flavor in every bite.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be enjoyed cold or gently reheated.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
For the Quiche
For the Greek Salad
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F
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Preheat your oven to 375°F
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet (about 10 inches) over medium heat. Add the fresh spinach in handfuls, stirring until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
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Whisk the large eggs in a bowl…
Whisk the large eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Pour the beaten eggs directly over the wilted spinach in the skillet.
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Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the…
Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the top of the egg mixture. Let it cook undisturbed on the stovetop for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges begin to pull away from the pan.
Look for: the edges begin to pull away from the pan
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and…
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden.
Look for: the center is set and the top is slightly golden
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Chop the medium cucumber and halve the…
While the quiche bakes, chop the medium cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss them together in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and Kalamata olives if using.
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Remove the skillet from the oven
Remove the skillet from the oven, slice the crustless quiche in half, and serve alongside the fresh tomato and cucumber salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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