Zucchini Feta Crustless Quiche Recipe
This Zucchini Feta Crustless Quiche is a light and delicious savory dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Made with grated zucchini, tangy feta, cheddar cheese, and a creamy cottage cheese and egg custard, this quiche is naturally gluten-free and low in carbs. Baking it without a crust makes it a lighter alternative to traditional quiches, while offering plenty of flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 large (approx 350g) zucchini, grated
Cheeses
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1½ cups (375g) creamed cottage cheese
Egg Mixture
- 10 extra-large eggs
- 2 tbsp flour (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature for the quiche.
- Prepare the zucchini: Salt the grated zucchini with a pinch of salt and place it in a colander to drain for 10 minutes. After draining, squeeze out any excess liquid to avoid a watery quiche.
- Mix the custard: In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, creamed cottage cheese, flour (if using), salt, black pepper, and thyme leaves. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Assemble the quiche: In a greased pie dish or oven-safe baking dish, layer the drained zucchini, crumbled feta, and grated cheddar. Pour the egg and cottage cheese custard mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the assembled quiche in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, you can omit the flour, but it helps to bind the custard.
- Be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the zucchini to prevent a soggy quiche.
- This quiche can be served warm or cold and is excellent for meal prepping.
- To make it vegetarian-friendly, ensure cheeses used are suitable and no animal rennet is included.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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