Crustless Kale Quiche

5 from 16 votes

This is a simple and easy recipe for crustless kale artichoke ricotta quiche. The ricotta is a clever way to skip the extra calories and still provides the thickness needed to make this quiche creamy and melt in the mouth. The kale and artichoke are packed with flavor and nutrition.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Crustless Quiche, Kale Artichoke Ricotta Quiche, Ricotta Quiche Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 9" Quiche

Calories 119kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients

1 lb Kale
6 oz Artichoke hearts canned or frozen (about ½ can) chopped
1 Onion chopped
1 clove Garlic minced
1 tbsp Olive oil
¼ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
½ tsp Nutmeg grated
1 tbsp Dried breadcrumbs

Cheese Mixture

1 cup Ricotta
3 Eggs
1 cup Milk
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp Flour
¼ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Prepare Kale - Wash the kale in a clean large pot of water. Stir it around to release the grit. Lift it out of the water. Drain water. Repeat the process one or two more times until you have no grit and the water is clean. Chopped the Kale (not too big but not too small as well)
Chop artichokes into thin slices - set aside

Saute kale

In a skillet over medium heat saute onion and garlic in oil. Add the artichoke - saute a minute
Then add the kale - saute for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool slightly.

Cheese mixture

In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta and milk until smooth. Add the flour, followed by the eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble

Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F. Spray a 9-inch pie pan or quiche pan
Place the sauteed kale mixture. Top with grated cheddar cheese.
Evenly pour the ricotta mixture. Grate fresh nutmeg and sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top
Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. The top should look set with a slight jiggle in the middle. It will continue to set as it cools.
Let the quiche rest for at least 20 minutes before you cut. A cooled quiche will cut better slices

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