Artichoke Kale Quiche Crustless Food

ARTICHOKE KALE QUICHE - CRUSTLESS

Steps:

• Spray a 9-inch pie pan or quiche panwith cooking spray and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Twirl the pan so the breadcrumbs are evenly distributed. Shake off any excess. Pro tip - similar to dusting a cake pan with flour, the breadcrumbs will prevent the quiche from sticking to the pan.

CRUSTLESS ARTICHOKE QUICHE (FRITTATA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Saute the onion and garlic in 2 Tbsp margarine, for about 3 minutes.
• Add the artichoke hearts, and saute briefly.
• Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• In a bowl, mix the eggs, cheese, and breadcrumbs; add sauteed veggies.
• Spray an 8X8 pan with cooking spray, add the quiche mixture, and bake for 30 minutes.

ARTICHOKE AND BROCCOLI FRITTATA / CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Chop the artichoke hearts coarsely.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy 10-inch oven-safe cast iron pan over medium flame.
• Add onions and cook until they are translucent.
• Add garlic and broccoli; saute until the onions have begun to brown and the broccoli is cooked through but still crisp. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, herbs and spices and milk; whisk until well beaten.
• Add parmesan, breadcrumbs, artichokes, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir gently; pour mixture over the broccoli and onions.
• Sprinkle remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the eggs - Do not stir.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until firm.
• Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.
• Leftovers can be successfully reheated in oven, microwave or toaster oven. Serves 10.

KALE AND ONION QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425-degrees F.
• Tear off a piece of foil large enough to fit inside of pie crust and then press it into the pie crust and fill with dried beans. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and discard foil and beans. Set aside.
• In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, milk, salt, red pepper flakes (if using) and black pepper. Set aside.
• In a skillet on medium high heat oil and butter and add onions and garlic, cooking until softened (3-5 minutes). Stir in kale and cook stirring until wilted (5 minutes).
• Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese. Pour egg/milk mixture over all.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set.

ARTICHOKE AND SMOKED GOUDA CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 and spray 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray.
• Heat small skillet over medium-high heat and saute shallots until transparent. Set aside.
• Layer drained/dried artichoke hearts in the bottom of pie plate.
• Cover with parmesan and then gouda cheese.
• Combine egg whites, egg substitute, skim milk and cayenne. Incorporate shallots and pour over artichoke/cheese into pie plate.
• Bake for 32-34 minutes until eggs are set in the middle.
• Turn broiler to High and broil 1-2 minutes until golden.
• Let sit a few minutes before cutting.

ARTICHOKE QUICHE

Steps:

• Cut artichoke hearts into quarters, or large dice.
• In frying pan over low heat, add oil, saute whole garlic cloves for a minute or so.
• Add artichoke hearts and saute them until they start to brown.
• Remove garlic cloves, and let the artichokes cool.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs, add the cream, Romano and mozzerella cheeses and pepper, mixing well.
• Add the artichokes and the oil from the pan to the egg mixture, mix well.
• Spoon mixture into pie crust.
• Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35 minutes or until filling is set and just starts to brown.