It’s officially 2023, which means those ‘eating clean’ new years resolutions are in full swing. Whether it’s eating more veggies, cutting down on processed foods, or simply wanting to live a healthier lifestyle, many Aussies (us included) are officially on the hunt for new and yummy better-for-you recipes to set the tone for the new year. Well, we have some good news: one of Australia’s favourite quiches is the perfect dish to kick-start your healthy-eating journey. Think edamame, broccolini, salmon… these are just a few of the delicious and good-for-you ingredients that star in this number.
High in protein, omega-3 fatty acids (thanks, salmon!), and fibre, this show stopping crustless quiche is set to be a healthy dinner staple that will satisfy the family all year-round. Not to mention, it looks incredible on the table at a get-together!
How to make the healthy quiche at home:
Healthy quiche
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest, plus extra sliced zest to serve
- 100g baby spinach leaves
- 1 bunch broccolini, stems halved
- 150g (1 cup) shelled edamame
- 8 eggs
- 130g (1/2 cup) high protein natural yoghurt, plus 2 tbsp extra to serve
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus extra sprigs to serve
- 150g pepper hot smoked salmon fillet, skin removed, flaked
Method
Step 1: Preheat oven to 180C /160C fan forced. Lightly grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm round spring form baking tin with baking paper.
Step 2: Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook leek, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and zest and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
Step 3: Meanwhile, steam, boil or microwave broccolini and edamame until just tender. Refresh under cold running water. Drain.
Step 4: Whisk eggs and yoghurt together in a large bowl. Stir through dill and salmon.
Step 5: Scatter edamame, broccolini and spinach mixture over base of prepared tin. Pour over egg mixture and evenly arrange vegetables. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden and puffed. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Serve topped with dollops of extra yoghurt, extra lemon and dill sprigs.
Are quiches good for weight loss?
Typically quiches are packed full of cream, butter and pastry, which means they can be quite calorie-dense. That’s why we’ve made some smart swaps to create this healthy variation, like switching sour cream for high-protein yoghurt!
What is the best dish for quiche?
Any dish that has depth to it can be used to make quiche. A pie pan, cake tin, or even a springform pan will work great. Just beware that the more shallow the dish, the quicker it cooks.
Can I make this quiche vegetarian-friendly?
If you’re vegetarian, this quiche can easily be tweaked to be meat or fish-free by simply skipping the salmon.
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