Healthy Crustless Quiche (Printable)

Light, protein-packed quiche with fresh vegetables and savory flavors. Perfect for any meal without the extra pastry calories.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Dairy & Eggs

05 - 5 large eggs
06 - 1 cup low-fat milk
07 - 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For greasing

13 - Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - Evenly spread the spinach, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion in the bottom of the prepared pie dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder until well combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Sprinkle the cheddar and feta cheese over the top.
05 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden on top.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The absence of crust lets the fresh vegetables really shine while keeping things wonderfully light
  • It reheats beautifully for meal prep lunches that actually make you excited to eat
  • One slice delivers serious protein without that heavy, overly full feeling afterwards
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period or you'll end up with a runny center no matter how long you baked it
  • The quiche continues cooking slightly as it rests, so remove it from the oven when just barely set
  • Overbaking leads to rubbery eggs and dry vegetables, so start checking at the 35 minute mark
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting and flavor
  • Room temperature eggs whisk into a smoother, more cohesive mixture
  • Use a glass pie dish so you can see exactly when the bottom and sides are properly set

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