Crustless Broccoli White Cheddar Quiche (GF, Vegetarian)
 
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A light and delicious crustless quiche that's ideal for spring brunch (or any meal!)
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed salted and minced
  • 2 + ½ cups ish (145g) bite sized broccoli florets
  • 1 cup (85g) grated sharp cheddar cheese or any cheese you like
  • 6 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk of choice
  • ¼ cup half & half cream
  • 1 Tbsp coarse ground Dijon mustard (the wet kind)
  • 1 tsp dry basil
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • cherry tomatoes for topping, etc.
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350F
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic with some olive oil in a skillet over low-medium heat until the onion is translucent (about 6 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside. Add broccoli to the skillet with a little water and do a quick sauté just to barely soften and develop color (you're not aiming to cook the brocc) adding a lid will help but watch closely, this will happen quickly.
  3. Meanwhile, spray a pie plate with olive oil (otherwise the eggs will stick - this small step has revolutionized my life) and add colorful broccoli, spreading across the base.
  4. Crack the six eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add milk, cream, mustard, basil, salt & pepp, whisking to combine. Add reserved onion and garlic to the bowl along with half of the cheese cheese, giving it a good whisk/stir before pouring into the greased pie plate over the broccoli distributing as evenly as possible.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and then place in the oven for about 30-40 minutes until the quiche is set and the edges are golden.
  6. Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving. Accompany with whatever you like - served here with this salad.
Notes
Time Saving: this recipe is quick to whip up but if you're running especially short on time (been there!) you can skip the onion/garlic sauté and add some onion/garlic powder instead.
Heat: this is a mild tasting recipe but if you enjoy a little kick, consider adding some red pepper flakes along with the basil (or you could smother your quiche in Sriracha:)
Cheese: use whatever cheese, or dairy free sub, you like. If you prefer keeping things on the non-additive side, opt for a white cheese (cows don't make bright orange milk).
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2019/04/broccoli-cheddar-quiche.html