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Sping Greens Crustless Quiche with Chimichurri

Spring Greens Crustless Quiche with Chimichurri

Jaime
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course

Ingredients
  

Crustless Quiche

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimed and chopped
  • 2 cups leeks, chopped rinse well
  • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh peas
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2-2/3 cup cheddar (cubed)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Chimichurri

  • 1 bunch italian parsley
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 serrano pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup extra virgin oil
  • salt
  • pepper

To serve

  • 1 avocado, sliced optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425F
  • In a heavy bottomed oven proof pan (I used a 12"cast iron skillet), add in your bacon and cook on medium to medium low heat. Cook for a few minutes until about 3/4 done.
  • Add in your leeks. Season with a little salt and pepper. Saute for another minute or so.
  • Add in your chopped asparagus. Season with a bit more salt to taste. Cook another minute then add in your peas.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix together your eggs, cream and milk. Add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Turn off the heat, and pour your egg/cream mixture into the pan with your veggie mixture.
  • Dot with cubed cheddar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until just set

For chimichurri

  • Finely chop your parsley, garlic and serrano pepper
  • Add in red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste
  • Mix well and serve.

To Serve

  • Let your quiche cool for a few moments. Serve with sliced avocado and drizzle with chimichurri to taste.
Keyword asparagus, bacon, breakfast, brunch, cheese, cream, eggs, leeks, quiche, veggies