Description
This Crustless Garden Vegetable Quiche is a delightful, low-carb vegetarian dish packed with fresh zucchini, baby spinach, tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Cooked on the stovetop and finished in the oven without a crust, it offers a light yet satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 small zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/4 cup small tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, minced (plus extra for garnish)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ghee or avocado oil (use avocado oil for dairy-free)
- 8 eggs
- 1/4 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer and cook about 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Spinach: Lower heat to medium, add remaining oil. Cook chopped onion until translucent and slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Quiche: Layer the cooked zucchini rounds and sliced tomatoes in the skillet or quiche pan, reserving some zucchini and tomato slices for garnish. Sprinkle minced fresh basil over the vegetables.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, dairy-free milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the layered vegetables. Gently shake the pan to let the eggs settle.
- Garnish and Bake: Arrange reserved zucchini and tomato slices on top for garnish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Garnish with extra fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use avocado oil and dairy-free milk as indicated.
- You can add other favorite vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for variation.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried basil can be substituted if needed (use 1 tsp dried).
- Ensure the quiche is fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and eaten cold or reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
