Crustless Quiche With Cauliflower And Herbs Food

CAULIFLOWER AND HAM CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until very crisp tender, about 1 minute. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water. Shake off excess liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Add the ham and the onions and cook until lightly brown, about 6 minutes. Add cauliflower and parsley and set aside to cool slightly.
• Brush a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan with the soft butter and evenly sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the grated parmesan Place pan on a baking sheet. Whisk the half-and-half, eggs, egg yolks and flour in large glass measuring cup. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread half the cauliflower mixture evenly in the pan, top with about half the cheese; repeat with remaining filling and cheese. Pour the custard over the fillings.
• Bake until the quiche is just set in the center, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving.

HEALTHY CRUSTLESS QUICHE BASE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Allow mixed vegetables to cool once cooked.
• Combine eggs, Shamrock Farms Premium Sour Cream, Shamrock Farms Cottage Cheese, flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir together or blend in a food processor until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
• Pour the egg mixture into a bowl with the vegetables. Add 1 cup cheese and mix. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth out the top. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake until set, about 45 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven. The quiche will be puffed up, but will fall slightly as it cools. Allow it to cool, then refrigerate. Cut into squares and serve.

CAULIFLOWER QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• Blend cauliflower, mushrooms, and green onions in a blender under chopped, yet still chunky.
• Separate egg yolks and egg whites into 2 separate bowls. Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until medium peaks form.
• Combine half-and-half, butter, and flour together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until white sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Stir white sauce, Parmesan cheese, cauliflower mixture, egg yolks, turmeric, salt, pepper, and curry powder together in a bowl; gently fold in egg whites using a spatula or wide knife. Pour egg mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle paprika over egg mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes.

CRUSTLESS HERB AND MUSHROOM QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400, Lightly spray 10" pie pan with cooking spray.
• (May want to line with 2 strips of parchment paper).
• Cook mushrooms 2-3 minutes in a non stick pan to eliminate some of their moisture ( I use a 10" saute pan and then use the same pan instead of a pie pan ).
• Combine mushrooms and rest of ingredients, pour into pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce temp to 350 and bake for 35-40minutes longer.
• Let cool 10 minutes on a rack before serving.

CRUSTLESS QUICHE WITH GREENS, HERBS, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Spray a 9-inch glass pie dish with non-stick spray and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the bottom and sides of the dish. Shake the dish around to distribute evenly.
• Slice the white and light green parts of the leek 1/2 inch thick. Boil 4 cups of salted water and add leeks. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add spinach and kale. Set aside for 30 minutes for greens to wilt and soften. Drain, rinse with cold water, squeeze out the water, and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk egg whites until frothy and then whisk in the whole eggs. Whisk in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, tarragon, and basil.
• Scatter the greens mixture in the bottom of the pie plate over the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle on the goat cheese. Pour egg mixture over the greens and bake 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

CRUSTLESS 'QUICHE'

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees and set rack in middle of it. Combine all ingredients except butter and beat until well blended.
• Pour into 4 to 6 buttered ramekins (or a buttered gratin or pie plate) and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until almost firm; it should still jiggle just a little in middle. Cool on a rack, then serve warm or at room temperature.