Healthy Cauliflower Crust Breakfast Quiche Recipe | Diethood (2024)

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Servings : 8 servings

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER CRUST

• ▢ 1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• ▢ 1 large egg

FOR THE QUICHE FILLING

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 2 cups diced ham
• ▢ 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
• ▢ 1 small red onion, diced
• ▢ 1 clove garlic, minced
• ▢ 4 large eggs
• ▢ 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• ▢ 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• ▢ sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER CRUST

• Preheat oven to 425F degrees.

• Generously grease a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan; set aside.

• Place cauliflower florets in a food processor in batches.

• Pulse each batch until crumbly and mixture resembles rice.

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and starting to brown.

• Remove from heat and transfer the cauliflower to a bowl; let stand couple minutes to cool.

• Add parmesan cheese to the cauliflower, as well as Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

• Stir in 1 egg and mix until thoroughly incorporated.

• Press cauliflower mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish.

• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

• In the meantime, work on the quiche filling.

FOR THE QUICHE FILLING

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add diced ham, peppers, and onions to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, or until veggies are tender.

• Stir in minced garlic and continue to cook for 20 more seconds, or until fragrant.

• Remove from heat.

• Take out the baked crust and spread the ham mixture over the crust. Set aside.

• IF USING A TART PAN, set the tart pan over a foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.

LOWER HEAT down to 375F.

• In a large bowl, combine 4 eggs, heavy cream, feta cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until well combined.

• Pour egg and cheese mixture over the ham mixture.

• Place quiche in the oven and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

• Garnish with green onions; cut and serve.

• Serve with Hollandaise Sauce. (optional)

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER QUICHE

• Cover the quiche with plastic wrap and aluminum foil; keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, French

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