Crustless Quiche with Spinach and Mushrooms
This easy and adaptable crustless quiche recipe is loaded with sliced mushrooms and spinach. A little fontina cheese adds a nutty finish, but mozzarella will work in a pinch. This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-fee, low carb and utterly delicous!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces Fontina cheese or mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush a 9-inch pie plate with olive oil and set it on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the eggs and cube the cheese: In a large bowl, aggressively whisk together the eggs and milk. Cube the Fontina cheese and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms shrink and the onions are translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes depending upon the size of your mushrooms. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the vegetables and stir, cooking for another minute or two. Add the spinach, stir until wilted, this should take about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Combine: Add the cooked vegetables to the pie plate, sprinkle with the cubed cheese, and pour the egg mixture over the top. It should be full up to the rim. Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the oven.
- Bake: Set the timer for 35 minutes and bake until the center is set. Let cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.
- Any of our olive oils will work in this recipe. My favorite is the Spanish Hojiblanca because it has a nice peppery finish.
- Crustless quiche is endlessly versatile. Experiment with what you have on hand, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and even thinly sliced potatoes work beautifully with eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 143.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 9.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 122.4mg | Sodium: 463.3mg | Potassium: 245.4mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3.1g | Vitamin A: 1036.3IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 146.7mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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