5.0 from 6 votes
Crustless Zucchini Quiche
This Crustless Zucchini Quiche is made with tender zucchini, perfectly caramelized onions and fresh herbs in a delicious cheese and fluffy egg filling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini or 3 small
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 whole eggs
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ yellow onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the eggs in a large mixing bowl, along with the heavy cream, thyme, parsley and half the salt and pepper.
- Mix using a hand mixer or whisk until well combined and frothy. Set aside while you sauté the veggies.
- Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet and once melted, add in the zucchini, half the remaining salt and pepper, then sauté until cooked through.
- Remove the zucchini and set aside to drain on paper towels.. Add in the onions and the remaining salt and pepper, then sauté until translucent.
- Take a pie dish that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray or brushed with olive oil and arrange half the zucchini on the bottom. Add the onions and half the cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top. Add the rest of the cheese, then arrange the remaining zucchini on the very top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs have fully set. Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.