CRUSTLESS LEEK, GREENS, AND HERB QUICHE

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Crustless Leek, Greens, and Herb Quiche image

You could make this for dinner with your favorite greens, then have some for lunch the next day with a salad! A wonderful French creation adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greens

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
2 small leeks, white and green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups greens (Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, or your choice)
4 egg whites
3 whole eggs, beaten
1/4 cup soymilk (or use regular milk or rice milk)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425*F.
  • Coat the bottom and sides of a 9" glass pie dish with olive oil and cooking spray. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the bottom of the dish.
  • Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the leeks; boil 3 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and add the greens. Let stand 30-40 seconds, or until greens are wilted. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again, squeezing out the excess water with your hands. Set aside.
  • Whisk egg whites until frothy. Whisk in eggs, then milk and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper., if using. Whisk in tarragon and basil.
  • Sprinkle the leeks and greens over the breadcrumbs in the prepared pie dish.
  • Dot cheese on top. Pour egg mixture into pie pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top. Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 165.2, Sodium 229.4, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 13.5

Abbas Shoro
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This quiche is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Indra Tamang
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I love this quiche! It's so versatile and I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.


Damo Dom
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This quiche was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sagor Sopna
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I'm not a fan of quiche, but this one was surprisingly good. The crustless version was a nice change of pace.


Nahro Photograph
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This quiche was delicious! The leeks and herbs gave it a wonderful flavor.


Kenneth Varney
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I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover greens.


Hafeez Sheikh
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This is my new favorite quiche recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Zandile Bangani
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The quiche was good, but I found the crustless version to be a bit too eggy for my taste.


Fic Skater
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This quiche was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


mm manik
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This quiche is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.


Thandi Lindiwe
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I'm not usually a fan of quiche, but this one was delicious! The crustless version was a great way to lighten it up.


Esther Nnamdi
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This quiche was a hit with my family! The flavors of the leeks, herbs, and cheese were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.