Warrigal greens quiche
Warrigal greens quiche is a savory Australian pie featuring a filling of eggs, cream, and foraged Warrigal greens (Tetragonia tetragonioides) baked in a flaky pastry crust. It typically includes ingredients like onion, cheese, and sometimes bacon or herbs. This dish is a unique fusion of European quiche tradition with a native Australian bush tucker ingredient.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate to high in fat and protein, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pastry. It provides a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like iron and calcium, with a rough ballpark of 350-450 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 320 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 85 µg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Warrigal greens, also known as New Zealand spinach, are a native Australian leafy green that must be blanched before use to reduce naturally occurring oxalates. This quiche represents a modern culinary embrace of indigenous ingredients, adding a unique, slightly salty, spinach-like flavor to a classic dish.
