Description
Hearty crustless garden vegetable quiche celebrates fresh summer produce with a protein-packed, low-carb twist. Simple ingredients blend into a delightful meal you can enjoy warm or chilled with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 eggs (large)
- 3 cups (720 ml) baby spinach
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) small tomatoes
- 2 small zucchinis
- ½ small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 2 tbsps ghee or avocado oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dairy-free milk
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly coat pie dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and create a non-adherent surface.
- Vegetable Preparation: Sear zucchini rounds in a hot skillet until edges caramelize, developing a rich golden-brown exterior. In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic for an aromatic enhancement.
- Vegetable Layering: Wilt baby spinach into the onion mixture, then distribute this medley evenly across the prepared dish. Artfully arrange zucchini and tomato slices in an overlapping pattern, interspersing minced basil for herbaceous depth.
- Custard Creation: Whisk eggs with dairy-free milk, seasoning with salt and pepper to form a smooth, well-integrated custard. Gently pour over the vegetable arrangement, ensuring the mixture penetrates between layers.
- Final Composition: Top the quiche with remaining zucchini and tomato slices for visual appeal. Place in a preheated oven and bake until the center sets and surface turns golden brown, approximately 35-40 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Allow quiche to rest and cool slightly, enabling the custard to firm. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, adding a vibrant final accent to the dish.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Thoroughly spray the pie dish with cooking spray, covering every inch to ensure easy removal and a perfect presentation.
- Maximize Flavor Depth: Caramelize zucchini rounds in a hot skillet to develop rich, golden edges that add complexity and depth to the quiche’s taste profile.
- Create Aromatic Base: Sauté onions until translucent and gently wilt spinach to build a flavor foundation that elevates the entire dish’s sensory experience.
- Perfect Baking Technique: Allow the quiche to rest after baking, letting the custard set and firm up for cleaner, more elegant slices that hold their shape beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg