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!

CLEAN EATING CHEDDAR ASPARAGUS QUICH RECIPE:

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Clean Eating Cheddar Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

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

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Yield: 8 servings

Calories: 208 kcal

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

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk together with the spices, then gently stir in the cheese and asparagus.

3. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for approximately 40-50 minutes.

4. Cool slightly and serve.

Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Facts

Clean Eating Cheddar Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 208 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 241mg80%

Sodium 258mg11%

Potassium 199mg6%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 945IU19%

Vitamin C 2.8mg3%

Calcium 263mg26%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.