Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche

Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche

  • Serves: Makes about 8 slices
Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche

Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche

Diets

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten free

Ingredients

  • Produce

    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 1 bunch Kale
    • 1 Vidalia onion
  • Refrigerated

    • 4 Eggs
  • Pasta & Grains

    • 1/2 cup Quinoa
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 Salt and pepper
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Dairy

    • 3 oz Cream cheese
    • 1/2 cup White cheddar cheese
  • Liquids

    • 1 cup Water

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Description

I first tried a version of this dish at a dinner party. I asked my host for the recipe, and she gave me a copy of her Vegetarian Times. I tried the recipe, Quinoa and Greens Pie and hated it! It called for chicory and cooked romaine, and it was nothing like the delicious spinach filled quiche that I had at the Wilsons house. I asked Mrs. Wilson if she made changes to the original recipe, only to find that she had changed nearly everything about it! - Hilarybee I began my own experimentations on the recipe, keeping the premise of the greens and quinoa held together by eggs. I changed nearly everything else about the recipe, including the number of eggs. After a year, I have a recipe that I love and routinely use. For the greens, I always use kale, but I like to throw in some mustard greens when I have them.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 bunch Kale, stems removed and cut into ribbons
  • 1 Vidalia Onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 4 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a 9 pie dish (either butter the dish thoroughly or spray with baking spray). Rinse the quinoa. Combine the quinoa and water in a pan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat and then reduce to a simmer. This will take about twenty minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, start to caramelize the onions. Heat the olive oil in a large saute on medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onions. Slowly cook until the onions are soft and browned.
  • Remove the onions from the pan, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the kale into the hot onion pan. On medium heat, cook until the kale is wilted and bright green, about two minutes.
  • Allow the greens to cool. Squeeze out any extra liquid using a sieve or a clean dish towel.
  • Add the kale, quinoa, garlic, cream cheese and cheddar to the mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients so that they are evenly distributed.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs so that they are well combined. Pour over the quinoa/kale mixture. Stir until the egg clings to the greens. Add salt and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture in the prepared pie dish. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the pie has started to pull away from the edge of the baking dish. This dish is delightful hot, but even better at room temperature.
  • Serves: Makes about 8 slices
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I first tried a version of this dish at a dinner party. I asked my host for the recipe, and she gave me a copy of her Vegetarian Times. I tried the recipe, "Quinoa and Greens Pie" and hated it! It called for chicory and cooked romaine, and it was nothing like the delicious spinach filled quiche that I had at the Wilson's house. I asked Mrs. Wilson if she made changes to the original recipe, only to find that she had changed nearly everything about it! - Hilarybee I began my own experimentations on the recipe, keeping the premise of the greens and quinoa held together by eggs. I changed nearly everything else about the recipe, including the number of eggs. After a year, I have a recipe that I love and routinely use. For the greens, I always use kale, but I like to throw in some mustard greens when I have them.

Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche

  • Produce

    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 1 bunch Kale
    • 1 Vidalia onion
  • Refrigerated

    • 4 Eggs
  • Pasta & Grains

    • 1/2 cup Quinoa
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 Salt and pepper
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Dairy

    • 3 oz Cream cheese
    • 1/2 cup White cheddar cheese
  • Liquids

    • 1 cup Water

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Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche Recipe on Food52

I first tried a version of this dish at a dinner party. I asked my host for the recipe, and she gave me a copy of her Vegetarian Times. I tried the recipe, "Quinoa and Greens Pie" and hated it! It called for chicory and cooked romaine, and it was nothing like the delicious spinach filled quiche that I had at the Wilson's house. I asked Mrs. Wilson if she made changes to the original recipe, only to find that she had changed nearly everything about it! - Hilarybee I began my own experimentations on the recipe, keeping the premise of the greens and quinoa held together by eggs. I changed nearly everything else about the recipe, including the number of eggs. After a year, I have a recipe that I love and routinely use. For the greens, I always use kale, but I like to throw in some mustard greens when I have them.