Zucchini Crustless Quiche
A rich and creamy zucchini quiche recipe with chives and cheese. Making a crustless quiche reduces prep time and is naturally gluten-free. Lots of flavor, little time.
Servings: 8
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound grated zucchini about 1 1/14 pounds before trimming ends
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces swiss cheese grated
- 2 Tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup shallots finely diced
- 2 Tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 1 Tablespoon potato starch
- Butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of your pie pan thoroughly.
- Place the grated zucchini in a clean dish towel. Twist the top and squeeze to remove excess water. Repeat several times and then open the towel so the zucchini can dry while the filling is prepared.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg until the mixture is frothy. In a smaller bowl toss together both cheeses, the shallot, chives, and potato starch.
- To assemble the quiche, layer ¼ of the cheese mixture followed by ⅓ of the grated zucchini, and repeat ending with the cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the zucchini filling. Allow the quiche to rest for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the egg mixture to settle into the layers.
- Bake on a center rack for 40 minutes. The quiche should lightly puff up on the top and center should just barely be set. Cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly squeeze the zucchini, the more water you remove before baking the creamier the final texture.
- You can substitute cornstarch or tapioca starch for the potato starch.
- Assemble the quiche in layers to ensure the zucchini and cheese are evenly spread throughout the pie.
🌡️Storing and Freezing
Store baked quiche in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or wrap and freeze for up to 4 months. For meal prep, bake, cool, and store. Thaw overnight if frozen, then reheat at 325ºF until warm.Leave a review or get more information on the recipe!
