Description
Enjoy this delicious and nutritious crustless asparagus quiche as a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or light dinner option. It’s packed with protein, veggies, and flavor, making it a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion or easy meal prep breakfast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or ghee, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- Approx. 15 spears of asparagus, cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 6 oz diced ham, I recommend this one
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (low fat or full fat)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or ghee.
- In a medium skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped asparagus to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the baby spinach and diced ham, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from heat.
- In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the sautéed vegetable and ham mixture evenly on the bottom of the greased pie dish or quiche pan.
- Pour the blended egg mixture over the vegetables and ham, ensuring it covers them evenly, and stir gently to evenly disperse the vegetables.
- Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Allow the crustless asparagus quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Once cool, place in an airtight container and store in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Wrap the cooled quiche in plastic wrap and then in foil. Label it with the date and it will stay good in your freezer for up to 3-4 months.
- To reheat: Let the frozen quiche thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, when you are ready to enjoy, rewarm it at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Or you can microwave individual servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 198.6
- Sugar: 3.3
- Sodium: 611.4
- Fat: 11.3
- Saturated Fat: 3.2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7.3
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 18.2
- Cholesterol: 203.6