I decided to give up on the hard boiled egg quest and go a different route. My solution was a crustless quiche. I've found you really don't need the crust. It's easier and healthier. You can change the vegetables in this recipe to whatever you have on hand or prefer, so it's quite versatile. I've used any combination of red peppers, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, spinach or onions.
Another thing I did with this recipe that's different than most quiches is to separate the eggs and whip up the whites. I read a tip a while ago about beating eggs whites in any dish that calls for eggs to make for a fluffier end product. I do think it makes for a nice consistency with the quiche. I don't think I'd make another quiche without taking the extra step of whipping up the whites. It makes a world of difference!
Another thing I did with this recipe that's different than most quiches is to separate the eggs and whip up the whites. I read a tip a while ago about beating eggs whites in any dish that calls for eggs to make for a fluffier end product. I do think it makes for a nice consistency with the quiche. I don't think I'd make another quiche without taking the extra step of whipping up the whites. It makes a world of difference!
1 cup chopped onion
Heat cooking oil of choice in a pan and add vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes, until tender.
Layer the cooked vegetables in the bottom of the pie plate.
Separate the 4 eggs, putting the yolks in a large mixing bowl (yes, I know my yolks are in a small bowl in this picture. I guess I like to dirty as many dishes as possible when cooking...) and the whites in a medium bowl. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form and the consistency is like whipped cream.
In the large mixing bowl, use a fork to beat the eggs yolks with the milk, and add a pinch of nutmeg. Add in the shredded cheese. Fold in the beaten eggs whites to the yolk and milk mixture. Spread the egg mixture all over the veggies in the pie plate. The egg mixture will be extremely fluffy!
Press the halved tomatoes all over the top. Sprinkle the sea salt and some basil over the top.
Bake the pie in the center of a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set, and the edges are turning golden brown.
Set on a wire rack to cool for five minutes before serving. This allows the pie to settle, and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Serves 4
1 cup frozen, chopped spinach
4 oz. cheese of your preference, crumbled or shredded (I've used goat cheese and mozzarella)
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
A pinch of nutmeg
10 sweet grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Chopped basil
Sea salt
4 oz. cheese of your preference, crumbled or shredded (I've used goat cheese and mozzarella)
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
A pinch of nutmeg
10 sweet grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Chopped basil
Sea salt
Oil for cooking (I used coconut)
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a 9-inch glass pie plate.
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a 9-inch glass pie plate.
Heat cooking oil of choice in a pan and add vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes, until tender.
Layer the cooked vegetables in the bottom of the pie plate.
Separate the 4 eggs, putting the yolks in a large mixing bowl (yes, I know my yolks are in a small bowl in this picture. I guess I like to dirty as many dishes as possible when cooking...) and the whites in a medium bowl. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form and the consistency is like whipped cream.
In the large mixing bowl, use a fork to beat the eggs yolks with the milk, and add a pinch of nutmeg. Add in the shredded cheese. Fold in the beaten eggs whites to the yolk and milk mixture. Spread the egg mixture all over the veggies in the pie plate. The egg mixture will be extremely fluffy!
Press the halved tomatoes all over the top. Sprinkle the sea salt and some basil over the top.
Bake the pie in the center of a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set, and the edges are turning golden brown.
Set on a wire rack to cool for five minutes before serving. This allows the pie to settle, and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Serves 4
