Spinach and Zahter quiche (a Maroque recipe)

These little quiches make an interesting start to a meal

2 tbs olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 100gm fresh spinach, chopped 6 eggs 100gm grated chedder cheese 1 tsp Zahter 50gm dried breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp baking powder Salt to taste

1. Heat the oven to 200oc. In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry the onions until well browned. Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.

2. In a large bowl beat the eggs and add the cheese, zahter, breadcrumbs baking powder and salt and stir well. Add the spinach and onion mixture.

3. Grease 4 individual 10cm ramekin dishes and pour the mixture into each, the mixture will double in height.

4. Place in the centre of the oven and cook for about 20 minutes, until golden brown and set.

5. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for about 10 minutes, take out of the ramekin and serve.

Serves 4

printed from www.maroque.co.uk