Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4-5 tablespoons (60-75ml) ice water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or almond milk
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the pie dish.
- Transfer the dough to the pie dish and trim the edges.
- Spread the sautéed spinach and onion evenly over the crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.