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Crustless Asparagus Quiche

This crustless quiche recipe is one of the best asparagus recipes. An asparagus quiche would be a great addition to your next breakfast, brunch or lunch!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ pound asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, plus a few full stalks for topping *
  • 2 tablespoons shallot , minced
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon 2 percent or whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese , shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and shallot. Saute until just tender, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Beat eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Continue to whisk in milk, fine sea salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder.
  4. Fold in Swiss cheese and asparagus mixture.
  5. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Pour in egg mixture.
  6. Create a fun asparagus design, if you choose.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until quiche is lightly browned and no longer jiggles.
  8. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Notes

  • If you plan to line your crustless quiche with a frame, like mine, choose thinner stalks (they bend easier) and aim for about 15. Overlap them to create a frame, or a "princess crown" as my husband calls it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.