Smoked Salmon and Dill Crustless Quiche
A rich, fluffy crustless quiche packed with savory smoked salmon and fresh asparagus. It's a protein-forward, low-carb breakfast designed to keep you energized and focused.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 55-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This is a brilliant meal-prep recipe. Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and enjoy them cold or gently reheated.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2Prep handful fresh dill (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F
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Preheat your oven to 350°F
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or round baking pan with a little olive oil or butter.
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Snap the tough
Snap the tough, woody ends off the asparagus and chop the remaining spears into bite-sized pieces. Spread them evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
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In a large bowl
In a large bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs with a generous pinch of salt, black pepper, and the fresh dill until the mixture is slightly frothy.
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Cut or tear the smoked salmon into…
Cut or tear the smoked salmon into small ribbons and stir them into the eggs, then pour the entire mixture directly over the asparagus.
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Pinch off small pieces of the cream…
Pinch off small pieces of the cream cheese and drop them evenly across the top of the egg mixture so they melt into little pockets of richness as it bakes.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is entirely set. Let the quiche rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
This is a brilliant meal-prep recipe
This is a brilliant meal-prep recipe. Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and enjoy them cold or gently reheated.
If you don't have asparagus
If you don't have asparagus, swap in a few handfuls of fresh baby spinach—just roughly chop it before adding it to the baking dish.
For the fluffiest texture
For the fluffiest texture, whisk your eggs longer than you think you need to. Incorporating air into the eggs helps the quiche rise beautifully without a crust.
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