Description
This crustless quiche is a simple and delicious egg-based dish featuring sautéed shallots and broccoli, Gruyere cheese, and fresh herbs. Without a traditional crust, it is quicker to prepare and offers a lighter, gluten-free alternative perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for the pie dish)
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced (⅔ cup)
- 3 cups small broccoli florets (6 ounces)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch or 9.5-inch pie dish with extra-virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Sauté Shallots: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced shallots and a pinch of salt, cooking and stirring occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and ¼ cup water to the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring for about 4 minutes until the water evaporates, the broccoli turns bright green, and loses its raw crunchiness while remaining tender.
- Assemble Quiche: Transfer the cooked shallots and broccoli mixture evenly into the prepared pie dish. Sprinkle the grated Gruyere cheese over the vegetables. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the top, gently shaking the dish to distribute evenly. Finally, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves or chopped chives on the surface.
- Bake: Place the pie dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The top should be lightly golden and the eggs firm.
Notes
- This crustless quiche eliminates the traditional pastry crust, making it quicker and easier to prepare, as well as gluten-free.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad and fresh fruit for a complete meal.
- You can substitute fresh chives if thyme is unavailable for a milder herb flavor.
- To vary the recipe, try adding cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms for additional flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
