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Sliced Crustless Vegetable Quiche

Crustless Quiche (Egg Base Only, Like a Baked Frittata)

Quiche is a traditional French dish typically baked in a crisp pastry crust. However, modern diets often call for lighter, gluten-free, or low-carb alternatives – which is how the crustless quiche was born, resembling more of a baked frittata. The essence of this recipe lies in its entirely egg-based foundation, which silkily embraces the vegetables, while the cheese adds creaminess and richness. A crucial step is pre-sautéing the vegetables to prevent them from making the egg mixture soggy and to enhance their flavors. On a cold winter evening, there's nothing better than a freshly baked, fragrant, warm crustless quiche that the whole family will enjoy. Feel free to vary it: add mushrooms, corn, or even cooked potatoes to make it even more filling.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 35 min
Total 55 min
1440 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 6 Eggs
⭕ 150 ml Heavy Cream
⭕ 100 g Grated Cheese
⭕ 1 Zucchini
⭕ 1 Bell Pepper
⭕ 1 Onion
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 1 tbsp Olive Oil
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 1 tsp Parsley

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9-inch (24 cm) pie dish or oven-safe skillet, and lightly grease it with olive oil.

    2

    Dice the onion, garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper. Uniformly sized vegetables are important to ensure even cooking and a visually appealing frittata.

    3

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper, and sauté for another 5 minutes, until slightly tender. Avoid using leafy greens here, as they can make the quiche too watery.

    4

    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and finely chopped parsley. This mixture will form the body of the frittata-style quiche.

    5

    Add the sautéed vegetables to the egg and cream mixture, and stir well to distribute the filling evenly.

    6

    Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly. If desired, sprinkle with a little extra cheese on top.

    7

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.

    8

    Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm, lukewarm, or cold – it's excellent for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.