Peruvian & World Recipes

Crustless Swiss Chard Quiche

Crustless Swiss Chard Quiche

Course: Appetizers, BreakfastCuisine: French, Italian
Servings

8

servings

Savor a delightful Crustless Swiss Chard Quiche: sautéed chard, onions, and garlic infused with cumin, oregano, and nutmeg. A choice of Havarti, Cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan, mustard powder, eggs, and milk baked to perfection. A crust-free, cheesy masterpiece seasoned to perfection.

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of Swiss Chard (about 6 cups)

  • 1 cup small diced white onion

  • 1 Tbsp garlic paste or minced

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp dried or fresh oregano

  • 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (Havarti, Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, your choice)

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk

  • 6 large eggs, beaten

  • Salt and Black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Clean, wash and pat dry the Swiss Chard.
  • Remove the stalks and chop them small.
  • Roll up the leaves and chop them roughly so they are not too large.
  • In a preheated deep sauté pan – add olive oil and butter to sauté the chopped onions for a couple of minutes, then Swiss chard stalks and garlic for some minutes until soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Then add the chard leaves, and cumin, and cook until wilted for a couple of minutes. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl beat the eggs and milk with a hand beater, and season lightly with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and mustard powder. Incorporate the cheeses and mix.
  • Toss in the sauté of Swiss Chard and onions.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, and then lower the temperature to 350ºF until the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Let it stand for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.

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