Lunch: Spinach and Herb Quiche

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Prepare this cheesy quiche up to two days in advance (tossing in diced ham if you like) and have it do double duty: as part of Sunday brunch, then paired with a side salad for dinner the next day.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach and Herb Quiche

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 (9-in.) refrigerated rolled pie crust (from a 15-oz box)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 c. half-and-half
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
.13 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. baby spinach
6 oz. Gruyère cheese
3/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 c. Chopped chives
Salad, for serving

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 ºF. Unroll pie crust and fit into bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. tart pan with a removable bottom; fold excess into and around sides of pan. Bake until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir in spinach, cheese, parsley and chives.
Lower oven to 375 ºF. Pour egg mixture into the crust. Bake until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with the salad.

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