Crustless Leek, Greens, and Herb Quiche Recipe

Name: Crustless Leek, Greens, and Herb Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. fine dry breadcrumbs; 2 small leeks, white and light green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 2 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, or mustard greens; 4 egg whites; 3 whole eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup low-fat milk; ⅛ tsp. nutmeg; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tsp. chopped fresh basil; 2 oz. soft goat cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. fine dry breadcrumbs
2 small leeks, white and light green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, or mustard greens
4 egg whites
3 whole eggs, beaten
1/4 cup low-fat milk
⅛ tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil
2 oz. soft goat cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Coat bottom and sides of 9-inch glass pie dish with olive oil cooking spray.
3
Scatter breadcrumbs over bottom of pie dish.
4
Bring 4 cups salted water to a boil in large pot.
5
Add leeks; boil 3 minutes.
6
Remove pot from heat, add Swiss chard, and let stand 30 to 45 seconds, or until greens are wilted.
7
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again, squeezing out excess water with hands.
8
Set aside.
9
Whisk egg whites until frothy.
10
Whisk in eggs.
11
Whisk in milk and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
12
Whisk in tarragon and basil.
13
Scatter leeks and Swiss chard over breadcrumbs in prepared pie dish.
14
Dot cheese on top.
15
Pour egg mixture into pie pan.
16
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
17
Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. fine dry breadcrumbs, 2 small leeks, white and light green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick, 2 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, or mustard greens, 4 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Crustless Leek, Greens, and Herb Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crustless Leek, Greens, and Herb Quiche

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