Crustless Swiss Chard, Leek and Herb Quiche Recipe

Name: Crustless Swiss Chard, Leek and Herb Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bread crumbs fine and dry; 2 medium leeks white and light green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 3 cups swiss chard spinach, kale, collard greens, or mustard greens, coarsley choppped; 4 large egg whites; 3 whole eggs beanten; 1/4 cup milk, low-fat; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves freshly chopped; 1 tablespoon basil freshly chopped; 2 ounces goat (chevre) cheese crumbled

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Coat bottom and sides of 9-inch glass pie dish with cooking spray.
3
Scatter breadcrumbs evely 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 Swiss chard 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
Arrange leeks and Swiss chard evenly over breadcrumbs in prepared pie dish.
14
Sprinkle cheese on top evenly.
15
Pour egg mixture into pie pan.
16
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown on top.
17
In last a few minutes you can use broil to brown top.
18
Cool a few minutes.
19
Serve warm.

323

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 tablespoons bread crumbs fine and dry, 2 medium leeks white and light green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick, 3 cups swiss chard spinach, kale, collard greens, or mustard greens, coarsley choppped, 4 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Crustless Swiss Chard, Leek 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crustless Swiss Chard, Leek and Herb Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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