This Asparagus Quiche recipe is perfect for a higher protein breakfast!

The spring holidays are upon us! And many of you are planning what your brunch table will hold. Most people think of quiche as a breakfast or brunch item. But we had this for dinner and it was marvelously filling.

As we get more and more settled in the new house, I’m finding that I keep wanting dinner to be a simpler and simpler affair. I just want to get dinner on the table fast and be done with it.

CRUSTLESS ASPARAGUS QUICHE:

You can absolutely make this asparagus quiche, crustless. Simply pour it in a pie pan like the one pictured below (so it’s easy to get out of the pan) and bake for about 40 minutes.

WHOLE GRAIN PIE CRUST:

I found some whole wheat pie crusts at Whole Foods and stuck them in the freezer some time ago. But I prefer to make them myself because homemade always tasted better to me.

MORE CLEAN EATING RECIPES:

• Clean Eating Pesto Quiche with Sun Dried Tomatoes – This wonderful quiche recipe is great for any brunch or celebration. It’s well loved by everyone in my family and I make it often for special occasions. But it’s perfect for breakfast any day of the week as well!
• Clean Eating Broccoli Mushroom Quiche – A good, reliable quiche recipe for just about any occasion. It’s flavorful, easy to make, and will please just about any quiche lover at your breakfast or brunch table.

KITCHEN TOOLS:

If you need a good pie pan, this one (affiliate link) from Amazon is pretty good. I never spend much on pie pans. the cheap ones always get the job done just as well as the expensive ones!

CHEDDAR ASPARAGUS QUICH RECIPE:

Clean Eating Cheddar Asparagus Quiche Recipe

A delicious protein-rich breakfast that's perfect for sharing!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 208kcal

Author: The Gracious Pantry

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz. package fresh asparagus (trimmed, washed and chopped)
• 1 standard whole grain pie crust (store bought or homemade - see link above)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk together with the spices, then gently stir in the cheese and asparagus.
• Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for approximately 40-50 minutes.
• Cool slightly and serve.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 3.2mg