Crustless Caprese Quiche Recipe Is a Low-Carb, High-Protein Italian Dinner (6 Ingredients) by Jan Mostrom

I’m really loving pies and quiches without crusts. I find that crustless quiches and pies really hit the spot, and I don’t even miss the extra carbs! This yummy crustless caprese quiche recipe is so easy to put together, and it’s such a versatile dish you can eat for brunch, lunch or dinner. Plus, the crustless quiche is high in protein and low-carb. 

To make this easy budget-friendly crustless Italian-inspired quiche recipe, you will need just a short list of ingredients. Here is your shopping list for this high-protein recipe: eggs (check out the health benefits of eggs), milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, mozzarella cheese balls, fresh cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and an optional balsamic glaze. You can use store-bought jarred basil pesto or make a homemade basil pesto recipe.

Photo credit (all photos): Jan Mostrom

You don't even need to dirty a mixing bowl for this gluten-free recipe because the ingredients are mixed directly in the pie plate. Smart, right? This low-carb quiche recipe bakes up in about 40 minutes. So quick and easy. Serve this quiche for lunch or as a vegetarian dinner with your favorite side dishes.

Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time 40 to 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (1 cup)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon basil pesto (jar or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the eggs, milk, onion powder into a pie plate. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   
2. Whisk to combine.
   
3. Place the mozzarella balls and tomatoes into the egg mixture. Gently dot the pesto around the top of the egg mix.
   
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the middle.
   
5. Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired, and enjoy! (If you don’t want to buy pre-made balsamic glaze, simply simmer balsamic vinegar until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.)
   

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