crustless quiche with cauliflower and herbs
I made this for my daughter when she was here last time. It was delicious! I ate some anyway, despite my mild egg allergy. It made my mouth itch, but it was worth it! OMG, so sweet and delicious with the Maui onion and fresh herbs. And the cold tomato on top was a nice juxtaposition to the hot quiche.
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This quiche recipe is easy to make and very impressive! The fresh herbs add so much flavor to the recipe. Make sure to go light on the lavender... a little goes a long way. The star ingredient is the champagne cheddar cheese. There's a slightly nutty and fruity flavor that complements all the other flavors wonderfully.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sauteeing
- 3 large cauliflower florets, sliced 1/4" thick
- 1/2 large sweet Maui onion
- 1 - celery rib
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 pinch lavender, crushed (the tiniest pinch! you don't want too much)
- 6 medium eggs
- 1 can coconut milk, unsweetened
- 4 ounces grated champagne cheddar cheese
- GARNISH
- 1 - tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onion tops or chives
- - sea salt flakes
How To Make crustless quiche with cauliflower and herbs
Test Kitchen Tips
If you have trouble getting your hands on champagne cheddar, try substituting with Gruyere.
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Step 1Preheat Oven to 425 F.
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Step 2Saute the cauliflower sliced in olive oil until tender; then set aside.
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Step 3Saute the onions and celery until caramelized.
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Step 4Stir in all the herbs and saute a minute or two more until they're wilted. Be sure to go light on the lavender, but don't leave it out. Too much lavender can ruin it, but just enough adds a lovely aromatic note.
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Step 5Spread the onion-celery-herb mixture evenly in a quiche pan, then top with cooked cauliflower slices. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Step 6Whip the eggs and coconut milk until smooth.
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Step 7Pour egg mixture over the vegetables.
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Step 8Top evenly with grated champagne cheddar. (I found this cheese at the grocery store. I'm sure there are several brands, but I used Deitz & Watson.)
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Step 9Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden on top.
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Step 10Garnish with tomato slices and chives.
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Step 11Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and serve immediately. (The sea salt flakes were a gift from my daughter that she got while in Paris a few years ago.)
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Category:
Eggs
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#Brunch
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Eggs
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