Crustless Leek Greens And Herb Quiche Recipes

CRUSTLESS QUICHE WITH GREENS, HERBS, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Spray a 9-inch glass pie dish with non-stick spray and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the bottom and sides of the dish. Shake the dish around to distribute evenly.
• Slice the white and light green parts of the leek 1/2 inch thick. Boil 4 cups of salted water and add leeks. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add spinach and kale. Set aside for 30 minutes for greens to wilt and soften. Drain, rinse with cold water, squeeze out the water, and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk egg whites until frothy and then whisk in the whole eggs. Whisk in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, tarragon, and basil.
• Scatter the greens mixture in the bottom of the pie plate over the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle on the goat cheese. Pour egg mixture over the greens and bake 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

CRUSTLESS LEEK QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. When the butter starts to froth and brown slightly on the edges of the pan, shut off the heat and add the leeks. Turn the heat back to medium and season the leeks with salt and pepper. Stir to blend. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the leeks become only slightly tender. Transfer the leeks to a baking sheet and place the sheet in the refrigerator.
• Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs to break them up. Add the slices of goat cheese and season with salt and pepper. Use a whisk to break up the goat cheese and blend it with the eggs. When it is fairly smooth, whisk in the cream, milk, hot sauce, and Worcestershire.
• Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and fill with the quiche batter.
• Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Open the oven door and gently layer the Brie slices on top of the quiche. Close the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is slightly brown. Allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.

GREENS "QUICHE"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a shallow 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
• Combine all ingredients, except greens, in a food processor or blender and whiz until smooth and creamy, stopping to break up chunks and scrape the sides as necessary.
• Mix in greens, and transfer batter to a pie dish.
• Using a spatula, spread the mixture around so it's even and tight.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and the center is firm (not mushy).
• Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing (serving at room temperature is best).

CRUSTLESS LEEK QUICHE

Steps:

• Trim off root end of leeks. Cut off all but 1" of the dark green leaves and discard. Cut leeks in quarters lengthwise, then cut in 1 1/2" pieces. Put leeks in a large bowl of water to wash off grit. Change water and rinse again until clean. Drain and pat dry.
• Melt butter in a skillet. When foam subsides and butter is just beginning to brown, add leeks. Season with salt and pepper, and saute 2 minutes until tender. Transfer to a sheet pan and refrigerate 10 minutes until cool.
• Crack 8 eggs into a bowl and beat lightly. Add milk, cream and goat cheese, and whisk together. Add worcestershire and tabasco.
• Grease a pie dish with butter. Place leeks in bottom of dish. Pour custard base over leeks. Place pie dish on a baking sheet. Place in preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes.
• Lay sliced brie over top of dish. Return to oven for another 10 minutes. Cool 3 minutes before slicing and serving.

CRUSTLESS LEEK & GRUYERE QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 1/2 inch deep dish pie plate. Cut off roots and trim dark green tops from leeks. Discard any tough outer leaves. Cut each leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4 inch wide slices. Rinse leeks in large bowl of water, swishing to remove sand. Transfer leeks to colander and drain. Repeat until all sand is removed.
• In a 12 inch skillet, heat oil on med for 1 minute Add leeks and 1/4 tsp salt; cook 12-14 min or until tender & brown, stirring frequently. Transfer leeks to prepared quiche dish.
• Meanwhile, in bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, milk, cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper until well blended.
• Pour egg mixture over leeks in dish. Sprinkle with gruyere. Bake 30-35 minute Cool on wire rack for 5 minute.