Healthy Gourmet Quiche Recipes

HEALTHY QUICHE

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.

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add vegetables, lemon juice, and 1 pinch salt to onion; stir well. Remove skillet from heat.
• Mix eggs, feta cheese, milk, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
• Mix cold water and corn oil together in a bowl. Place flour and 1 pinch salt in a separate bowl. Slowly pour oil mixture into flour mixture, mixing until a thick dough forms. Press the dough into two 9-inch round baking pans. Spoon the vegetable mixture into the crusts and top with egg mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until quiches are set in the middle, about 20 minutes.

HEALTHY GOURMET QUICHE

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.

THE ONLY BASIC QUICHE RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Pre-bake the crust: Roll dough to fit slightly larger than a 9-inch fluted tart pan. Press dough into fluted edges of pan, trimming off excess pieces if needed. Poke several holes in the crust with a fork. Line crust with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place pan on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil, and bake 5 more minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet on a wire rack (about 15 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 375°.
• Cook the mushrooms: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in oil, add mushrooms, and saute until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Prepare the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chives, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Assemble the quiche: Spoon the mushrooms, bacon, and cheese into the crust. Pour in egg mixture and carefully transfer to oven.
• Bake until set (a knife inserted into the center should come out clean), about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

110 CALORIE CRUSTLESS VEGGIE QUICHE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick spray and add sliced squash and zucchini, chopped pepper, garlic, and thyme. A little pinch of salt and pepper, too. (The rest of the salt and pepper called for in the recipe goes into the egg mixture, so just use a pinch here). Stirring frequently, cook for 6-7 minutes or until veggies are tender. Spoon into a bowl and allow to cool as you prepare the egg mixture.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9-inch pie pan or square pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, and pepper together until thoroughly combined. Arrange veggies into the prepared pan. Top with shredded cheese, then pour the egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until filling is set and no longer jiggles. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before slicing and serving. (Note that it can be a little watery on the bottom, even after cooking and cooling, since there are so many vegetables with no crust.)
• This quiche makes great leftovers! Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

QUICK QUICHE CUPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in Swiss cheese, bacon, red pepper and oregano; set aside. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; flatten into 5-in. circles. Press onto the bottom and sides of 10 greased muffin cups. Divide the egg mixture among biscuit-lined muffin cups, using about 2 tablespoons for each. , Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.