Crustless Leek Quiche
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 206.0
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 102.8 mg
- Sodium: 630.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 11.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Crustless Leek Quiche calories by ingredient
Introduction
A lighter, crustless version of the classic French Quiche aux poireaux. A lighter, crustless version of the classic French Quiche aux poireaux.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 small to medium leeks, chopped, using white and green
2 small scallions, chopped
1Tbsp olive oil
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
3 egg whites
3 eggs
250 ml (9 oz) low-fat milk
50 grams (2 oz) Swiss cheese, grated
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Nutmeg (optional, to taste)
Oil for greasing the ramekins
Tips
The quiche can also be made in one quiche pan or pie plate. Bake the quiche for approximately 50-60 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375° F).
Saute the scallions until glassy, and add the leeks. Cook both until the leeks are soft.
Pour into a large bowl to cool and combine with the bread crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, whole eggs and milk.
Add the egg-milk mixture to the leeks and combine. Finally, add the grated cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Portion the mixture into six pre-greased ramekins and bake for 20 minutes, until the quiches are golden brown and set.
Serve with a green salad for a light lunch or dinner.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FONTUNE.
Saute the scallions until glassy, and add the leeks. Cook both until the leeks are soft.
Pour into a large bowl to cool and combine with the bread crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, whole eggs and milk.
Add the egg-milk mixture to the leeks and combine. Finally, add the grated cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Portion the mixture into six pre-greased ramekins and bake for 20 minutes, until the quiches are golden brown and set.
Serve with a green salad for a light lunch or dinner.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FONTUNE.