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Published March 10, 2014. By Alyssa Brantley 61 Comments

Paleo Quiche with Chorizo and Spinach

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When I set out to make a savory version of my Paleo pie crust, pretty much the only thing I had on my mind was to make the ultimate Paleo Quiche. I really love quiche and it is one of the foods I’ve been missing the most!

At some point a couple of years ago, I became a bit obsessed with how to make the perfect quiche. My goals for this Paleo quiche were to keep it Gluten Free, Grain Free and Dairy Free but truly mimic the taste and texture of a “regular” quiche.

When it comes to quiche, it all about the cheese and the ratio of egg to milk. Many traditional quiche have a nice amount of shredded cheese on the bottom (between the crust and the egg filling), and a nice amount on top of the quiche. The cheese on top is one of the things that makes the quiche look attractive and not just like an overcooked omelette. To achieve a “pretty” quiche without the cheese on top, I set aside a decent amount of filling and strategically placed a bit on top so it would bake into the top and not under, creating a visual very similar to a cheese quiche.

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The proper egg to milk ratio is what lends that inherent creaminess and silkiness to most quiche. Since this is a Dairy Free Quiche and I planned to use full-fat, canned coconut milk, I knew that I was going to have to amp up the spices and make sure the fillings were very flavorful. My goal was that the coconut milk taste would not be detected by “non-Paleo” Eaters. Score!

This quiche went over to rave reviews from the Paleo and non-Paleo testers. Not only did everyone equally love it but there was agreement that the crust was great, you couldn’t taste coconut and it “looked” like there was melted cheese on top.

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NOTES:

  • I chose the ingredients for the filling based on how they would balance out the flavor of the coconut milk so note that if you decide to substitute any ingredients, you may not have the same results.

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Paleo Quiche with Chorizo and Spinach
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
 

Paleo Quiche with Chorizo and Spinach. Gluten Free, Grain and Dairy Free Quiche Recipe with a Flaky, Light Crust!

Course: Breakfast, Mains
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Paleo Quiche
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 9 votes
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Ingredients
  • 1 precooked and cooled Savory Paleo Pie Crust
  • 3/4 pound crumbled chorizo sausage cooked and drained
  • 8 ounces organic spinach cooked and drained
  • 2 medium shallots thinly sliced and sauteed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups full fat canned coconut milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Start by cooking the ingredients for the filling (sausage, spinach and shallots). I used a large non-stick frying pan and cooked the sausage first then removed it with a slotted spoon and cooked the spinach and shallots in the sausage fat. Make sure to drain the sausage, spinach and shallots well, squeezing out any extra liquid as it can affect the texture of your filling. Once done, set aside to cool (and continue draining).

  2. Set your oven racks to middle and lower 4th position. Place an empty baking sheet on the lower 4th rack (to catch any run over that may happen) and preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, coconut milk, salt and pepper.

  3. Whisk until foamy. Add in about 3/4 of the cooled and drained filling mixture, reserving the remaining 1/4 to "top" the quiche.

  4. Pour egg mixture into crust and gently place remaining filling by hand on top of quiche, taking care not to submerge these pieces as you want them to stick out just a bit so they bake into the top.

  5. Place quiche in oven in the center of the middle rack (with the empty baking sheet centered on the rack below) and bake undisturbed for 45 to 50 minutes. The quiche will rise quite a bit and may even foam over the sides. Remove to a cooling rack (you can see the rise here and how it settles after cooling in the next picture).

  6. Allow to cool for at least 20 to 30 minutes, serve! If you prefer your quiche chilled, place in the refrigerator after the initial cooling time and serve within 24 hours. To reheat, preheat the oven to 250F and heat for about 20 to 30 min until warm throughout. Enjoy!

NOTES:

Recipe Makes 1 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 Inch Quiche. Suggested Serving Size is 1/8 of Pie.

Nutrition Facts
Paleo Quiche with Chorizo and Spinach
Amount Per Serving (1 Slice)
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 1043mg45%
Potassium 446mg13%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 2975IU60%
Vitamin C 8.5mg10%
Calcium 138mg14%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Ilene says

    April 23, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    Do you think these could be made into crust less mini quiche using a muffin tin? I haven’t cooked with coconut milk before, so I was trying to figure out ifthe recipe would need to be altered and what time to cook it for.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 23, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Hi Ilene – I think so but I haven’t tried it myself so I can’t help with an accurate cook time. If you make it, come back and let us know!

      Reply
  2. Tamar says

    March 13, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    Thanks so much for this recipe! I tired it this weekend looking for a dairy free quiche and of course was nervous it would turn out coconutty but it was great and everyone enjoyed!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 14, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Yay Tamar! So glad to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ria allen says

    June 18, 2015 at 12:23 am

    Am making this for my little boy birthday – do you think it will freeze ok?x

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 18, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      Hi Ria,
      I haven’t tried freezing I am not sure. Happy Birthday to your little boy!

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    May 10, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I made a version of this quiche (for the 6th or 7th time) this weekend; today’s was Mexican-inspired with cumin and chile powder, fire roasted tomatoes, onion and green chiles. Your original is still the best, with regular or soy chorizo. Versatile and delicious, the quiche is a crowd pleaser for all (including those who can eat regular quiches) and was the centerpiece of our festive brunch — along with salmon tacos and cinnamon chip dairy-free ice cream (a recipe I hope to post some day). Thanks for all your great recipes. Hope you are having a wonderful Mother’s Day!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 12, 2015 at 9:56 am

      Hi Cindy! Sounds like a wonderful day. So glad you enjoy this recipe and thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know 🙂

      Reply
  5. Wendy says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Got some great El Salvadoran chorizo without a clue of what to do with it, Googled paleo chorizo, got your recipe, ermergerd good!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:29 am

      Nice Wendy! Thanks for taking the time to let me know and so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  6. atara522 says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    This is a great recipe and incredibly versatile. For the crust, I have yet to find palm shortening, but substituted ghee. I was out of tapioca flour, so I used a mix of arrowroot and coconut flour. It came out perfect. I also used 1/2 coconut cream and 1/2 almond milk for the filling…delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:18 am

      You can always order the palm shortening online from Amazon but it sounds like it worked really well with your changes so stick with that! 🙂

      Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:18 am

      You can always order the palm shortening online from Amazon but it sounds like it worked really well with your changes so stick with that! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I made this quiche today following the instructions exactly with the exception of: (1) I used six pieces of Applewood smoked bacon in place of chorizo (2) I caved and added a small amount of Swiss cheese, which I think was highly unnecessary. This is a solid, delicious, and uncomplicated recipe. Try it.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thank you for the feedback Jessica! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂

      Reply
  8. kristina says

    February 12, 2015 at 6:32 am

    making again this weekend. Solid recipe with tons of flavor.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 15, 2015 at 10:13 am

      So glad you love this Kristina! Hope you and your family are doing well! xo

      Reply
  9. Nicci says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Has anyone substituted almond milk?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 15, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Not that I know of Nicci but if you do, come back and let us know how it works out! 🙂

      Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 15, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Not that I know of Nicci but if you do, come back and let us know how it works out! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Brad says

    January 31, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    It turned out great and the party guests were extremely happy! I used regular whole milk and added some spices like paprika just to make it a little more Spanish since that was the theme. Thanks again….I will be following to see more from you!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 2, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      So glad to hear it Brad! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  11. Brad says

    January 26, 2015 at 6:45 am

    So glad I found this! Making paella this week and looking for a hearty side since there are 6 people dining and my pan is not big enough. I will let you know how it goes!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 31, 2015 at 10:57 am

      How did it turn out Brad?!

      Reply
  12. Alicia says

    January 6, 2015 at 10:03 am

    This was DELICIOUS! I made it this past weekend & brought it to work yesterday to share and it was a huge hit! Followed the recipe exactly – no modifications – and it was great! Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 6, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      So great to hear it Alicia! Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know 🙂

      Reply
  13. Tricia says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Paleo is the way my family eats and this recipe was wonderful and a great addition to our favorite meals.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 4, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      So glad to hear it Tricia! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂

      Reply
  14. Syndisue says

    September 28, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I was so delicious! we will definitely be making this regularly 😀

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 28, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      Great! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Syndisue says

    September 27, 2014 at 10:21 am

    we substituted bacon for the chorizo, and a coconut flour crust due to my husbands allergies, it’s in the oven right now, it smells so good!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 28, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Hope it worked out with the substitutions!

      Reply
  16. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    March 15, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Love this flavor combination! And great photos.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 17, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you so much Lea Ann! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Valerie says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Alyssa, great recipe and photos. Everything looks delicious. Thanks for sharing (I might just have to make this for dinner tonight!) 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 11, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Valerie! If you make it, come back and let me know how you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  18. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:30 am

    What a pretty quiche Alyssa – I’d never guess it was paleo!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 11, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you Jeanette! 100% Gluten Free 🙂

      Reply
  19. Hannah says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Alyssa, your quiche is calling my name! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I can’t wait to try it! It really looks delicious. 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      I hope you love it Hannah!

      Reply
  20. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Totally going to make this when it’s garden spinach time, looks great!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      It will be awesome with garden fresh spinach!

      Reply
  21. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    what a gorgeous and perfect looking quiche!!! LOVE this! and totally applaud you on this ultimate and perfect Paleo Quiche!!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks Alice! Perfect for feeding a crowd 🙂

      Reply
  22. sandra says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I don’t know much about the paleo movement but this quiche looks so good it would make anyone into a convert

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you Sandra!

      Reply
  23. [email protected] says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Alyssa,
    You’ve done a fabulous job making over this recipe–it looks amazing!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks so much Kirsten!

      Reply

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