Quiche, a delectable dish with a rich history, is a culinary delight that combines a flaky crust with a savory filling. Often associated with French cuisine, quiche has become a beloved breakfast, brunch, or lunch option worldwide. This versatile dish can be customized with various ingredients, making it a perfect canvas for creativity. From classic cheese quiche to hearty vegetable quiche and indulgent seafood quiche, there's a quiche for every palate.
In this comprehensive guide, we've gathered a collection of healthy quiche recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a meatless option or a health-conscious individual seeking a nutritious meal, our recipes offer a range of choices. We've included gluten-free and low-carb crust options to ensure everyone can enjoy this delightful dish.
Our recipes prioritize fresh, wholesome ingredients, ensuring that each bite is packed with flavor and goodness. From the perfectly golden crust to the creamy, flavorful filling, these quiches are sure to impress. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delicious and healthy quiche that will become a staple in your kitchen. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of healthy quiches!
HEALTHY CRUSTLESS QUICHE BASE RECIPE
You can customize this crustless quiche base recipe with the sauteed filling and cheese of your choice. Add any herbs or spices you like! Recipe created by She Likes Food.
Provided by Shamrock Farms
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Allow mixed vegetables to cool once cooked.
- Combine eggs, Shamrock Farms Premium Sour Cream, Shamrock Farms Cottage Cheese, flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir together or blend in a food processor until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the egg mixture into a bowl with the vegetables. Add 1 cup cheese and mix. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth out the top. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake until set, about 45 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven. The quiche will be puffed up, but will fall slightly as it cools. Allow it to cool, then refrigerate. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 253 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
HEALTHY QUICHE
This quiche only takes about 15 minutes to prepare and is great to have in the fridge for an easy and tasty, low-calorie breakfast!
Provided by MEKANIOD
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Coat a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook and stir onion and zucchini until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and add water; cook in microwave until cauliflower is tender, about 3 minutes. Drain water.
- Whisk egg whites, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; add zucchini-onion mixture, cauliflower, and pepperjack cheese. Pour egg mixture into a 10-inch round pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until quiche is set in the middle, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HEALTHY GOURMET QUICHE
This is a tasty meatless quiche chock full of vitamins, minerals and protein. It is suitable for a lacto ovo vegetarian or anyone who wants a yummy and very nutritious quiche!
Provided by CamilleB
Categories Savory Pies
Time 57m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cover just the edges of the pie crust (the lip) with aluminum foil to brevent over browning.
- Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl and add the milk, blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, or beat with a whisk or fork for several minutes until well blended and uniform (The more thoroughly you mix this, the more fluffy and light this dish will be).
- Take the frozen chopped spinach and the fresh broccoli and cut them finely or run through food processor until minced and then put into the bowl with the egg mixture.
- Thinly slice dime sized slices of the asparagus.
- Add asparagus, minced onions, and salt into the mixture and stir well and pour half of the mixture into each pie crust.
- Bake the quiches in the oven for 35-45 minutes until center is solid.
- Melt the cheddar cheese, either on the stive over low heat, or in the microwave after slicing it up.
- Pour half the melted cheddar on each quiche.
- Return the quiche to the oven and cook another 5-15 minutes, until quiche is cooked through and the cheese is slightly brown, to well browned, depending on your preference. We prefer barely browned and slightly liquid.
- Slice into 1/8ths for one serving.
- Variations- try other cheeses like swiss (traditional), herbed cheeses, provelone for a smoky flavor, or even gouda or edam. Other good ingredients to try may be bacon (we use vegetarian bacon, a few strips finely minced as it is a strong flavor), ham, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 249.1, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- Use a good quality pie crust. You can use a store-bought crust or make your own. If you are making your own, be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out.
- Don't overfill the quiche. The quiche will rise as it bakes, so leave some room at the top of the crust.
- Bake the quiche until the center is set. The quiche is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the quiche cool before slicing. This will help the quiche to hold its shape.
- Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature. Quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Conclusion:
Quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a quiche that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give quiche a try.
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