Spinach and Sweet Peppers Pie
The Spinach and Sweet Peppers Pie recipe is a scrumptious combination of sweet peppers, onion, and spinach. This is an easy-to-make and delicious dish topped with secret ingredients such as nutmeg and Herbes de Provence.
A delicious Spinach and Sweet Peppers Pie is meant to be eaten with friends and family you enjoy being with. Colors! Colors! Colors! I saw that during the weekend, preparing my spinach and sweet peppers pie. I started making a regular spinach pie, and the weather was so gorgeous outside that I asked myself, why not celebrate the colors that are soon to be upon us? And what better way to do that than with a handful of colorful mini sweet peppers?
I love Spring! It brings me joy. It brings a feeling of accomplishment, a feeling of adventure. The feeling is in the form of a note reminding us that we survived winter and beautiful days filled with the sun’s warmth are soon to arrive. We are so spoiled by Mother Nature that sometimes we don’t even realize it.
My Spinach and Sweet Peppers Pie started as a regular Spinach pie that looked a bit sorry looking until I said to myself, Gemma, let’s be innovative again. I have made this pie numerous times with and without peppers and other vegetables. I consider myself a pro at pie-making with the store-bought pie shell. LOL… You thought I was about to say something else that would be relevant, right? Nope! 🙂 And I am certainly not ashamed to say. Yes, I buy ready-made pie shells at the supermarket. It feels good to say it. I think you know what I mean.
When you are in a hurry or not in the mood to make a pie dough that would probably take 30 to 1 hour to make, why not cheat? My God! WOW! Two days in a row, I said that I had cheated. I guess it is time for a confession! And since it is Lent season, I need to attend church and repent.
Seriously, this recipe reminds me how simplicity is a supreme virtue that needs to be cherished. Baking or cooking should be effortless and tasteful. Spinach, sweet peppers, heavy cream, cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and a dash of nutmeg are all you need. Everything is available either in your pantry or refrigerator. No excuse not to be able to cook or bake.
The ingredients for the Spinach and Sweet Peppers Pie
- 9-inch store-bought pie shell
- 2 small bunches of fresh spinach or 8 oz. bag
- Butter
- Garlic clove
- Mini sweet peppers
- Onion
- Herbes de Provence
- Eggs
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Dash grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch or dash of nutmeg does wonder for this pie filling. It helps bring out the flavors of the cheese that surround the slight bitterness of the spinach. The sweet peppers absorb that flavor and create a distinctive taste that only brings a smile to my face.
As far as spinach pies go, this is a great way to make one. The recipe is simple, with only a few ingredients that are easy to come by wherever you live. The taste is also exceptional, and there’s no denying that this dish can serve as a deliciously healthy meal or a lovely appetizer for guests.
This pie is also perfect for the holidays and brunch. This wholesome, no-fuss recipe is great when you want to cook something but don’t want to put too much effort into it. These ingredients are perfect for each other, creating the perfect harmony of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.
Spinach and Sweet Peppers Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pie shell 9-inch store-bought pie shell
- 2 small bunches of fresh spinach or 8 oz. bag
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup mini sweet peppers chopped or sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- ¼ teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Dash grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the spinach to remove any dirt. Cook for 5 minutes over medium to low heat in a large saucepan filled with water and 2 pinches of salt. Drain and chop spinach, place in bowl and set aside.
- In a skillet, add butter to melt. Add garlic, peppers, onion, herbes de Provence and cook over low heat for about 3 minutes stirring. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Mix the peppers mixture with the spinach and set aside
- In a separate bowl, mix the beaten eggs, heavy cream, cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Mix together spinach and peppers mixture with eggs mixture. Pour the final mixture onto prepared pie shell. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cook on a 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes or until set and golden. Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition
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