Easy Crustless Caprese Quiche Recipe Is a Low-Carb Italian Dinner Fast Vegetarian Gluten-free Brunch Dinner Lunch Italian Recipes

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.

To make this easy crustless Italian-inspired quiche recipe, you will need just a short list of ingredients. Here is your shopping list: eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, mozzarella cheese balls, fresh cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and an optional balsamic glaze.

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.

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Cuisine: Italian
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 salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 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)

Helpful Products

• Pie Plate
• Mixing Spoon
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Airtight Containers
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• If you don’t want to buy pre-made balsamic glaze, simply simmer balsamic vinegar until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.

• You can use store-bought jarred basil pesto or make a homemade basil pesto recipe. 

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a 9-inch pie plate mix or whisk eggs, milk, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
2. Place the mozzarella balls and tomatoes into the egg mixture. Gently dot the pesto around the top of the egg mix.
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the middle.
4. Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 149

Total Fat: 9.6g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 229mg

Sodium: 200mg

Total Carbohydrate: 2.7g

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g

Total Sugars: 1.4g

Protein: 13.7g

Vitamin D: 24mcg

Calcium: 85mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 180mg

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