Flavorful and low in carbohydrates, this quiche fits the bill! Easy to make and great for a family brunch.
Quiche always looks impressive and goes well with a side salad and fruit.
Lisa B. Smith, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Southern Ute Shining Mountain Health and Wellness.
Broccoli, ham, and swiss crustless quiche
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- Small head of broccoli, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4oz ham, cubed or cut into small pieces
- 4oz Swiss cheese, shredded or cut into small pieces
- 5 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup milk (*whole, almond, etc.) *This can also be a combo with 1/3 cup half and half
- One stalk of green onion, trimmed and sliced into rounds (both green and white parts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Coat a pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place pan onto a baking sheet (this will protect the bottom of your oven if it spills)
- Layer chopped broccoli into pie pan
- Next, add ham on top of broccoli
- Then add the cheese on top of the ham
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper, until combined. Stir in green onions.
- Pour mixture slowly over broccoli/ham/cheese
- Transfer baking sheet with the pie pan into oven
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until quiche is set in the center and golden brown.
- Take out of oven and let cool a few minutes before cutting.