Crustless Quiche Recipes

I like Quiche, any type of Quiche. If it's crustless, I think that it's healthier. Maybe it is and maybe it isn't, but it makes me feel less guilty when I eat it.

Here are a few of my favorite choices for Crustless Quiche.

Vegetable

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
1 - 9" Deep Dish Pie Pan, sprayed with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.

1 TBS Olive Oil
1 small Yellow Onion, diced
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 C diced Red Bell Pepper
1/2 C diced Green Bell Pepper
1/2 C diced Zucchini
6 florets of Broccoli
1/4 C diced Sun Dried Tomatoes
2 large Eggs
5 large Egg Whites
2 TBS whole Milk
1 tsp dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 C + 1 TBS Grated Parmesan Cheese

In a large skillet on media low heat:
Heat Oil.
Add:
Onion
Garlic
Sautee for 5 minutes.

Add:
Red Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper
Zucchini
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Sautee an additional 3 - 5 minutes.

In a mixing bowl:
Eggs
Egg Whites
Milk
Oregano
Pepper
Salt
1/4 C Parmesan Cheese
Whisk well.

Pour Vegetables into the Pie Pan.
Pour Egg mixture evenly into the pan.

Loosely cover the dish with foil.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
Continue baking for 20 - 25 minutes.
During the last few minutes of baking, remove the foil, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan Cheese.
Return to finish baking.
A knife in the center should come out clean when it's done.

Enjoy!
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Asparagus:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" Pie Pan, sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray.

2 C diced fresh Asparagus
6 Egg Whites
2 Whole Large Eggs
1/3 C diced Onion
1/2 C grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 C Diced Roma Tomatoes
1/4 tsp Pepper
Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Pour into the Pie Pan.
Bake for 45 minutes.
The center will be set and a knife will come out clean when finished baking.

Enjoy!
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Spinach:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" Pie Pan sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray.

1 TBS Vegetable Oil
1 C diced Onion
1 - 10 oz. package of frozen chopped Spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dried.
5 large Eggs, beaten
3 C shredded Muenster Cheese
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper

In a skillet on medium heat:
Heat Oil
Add:
Onion
Sautee for 3 - 5 minutes.
Add:
Spinach and sautee just until some of the excess liquid has evaporated.

In a large mixing bowl:
Eggs
Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Whisk well.

Add:
Spinach mixture and mix well to combine.
Pour into the Pie Pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.


Enjoy!
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Broccoli:
Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche from Martha Stewart.

• Butter 1 - 9" Pie Pan.
• Salt
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen Broccoli florets
• 6 large Eggs
• 1/2 C Half-and-Half
• Pepper
• 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
• 3/4 C shredded Cheddar Cheese 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add Broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain well; transfer to a cutting board, blot dry with paper towels. Chop coarsely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Eggs, Half-and-Half, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper, and Nutmeg. Stir in Broccoli and Cheese.
3. Pour into Pie Pan and Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.                                                                                                                                                                    

Enjoy!

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