Low Calorie Cheesy Broccoli Quiche Low CarbGluten FreeLow FatSo I basically live on this recipe. Its actually not great. I mean, not the recipe. The recipe is great. The conspicuous lack of variety in my recent diet is whats not great. A behind the scenes note is that I just typed grate and not great which is poetic justice for the sheer tonnage of cheese Ive consumed in the past week or so. But I digress. Also if youre a quiche purist which Im assuming is a pretty niche community then you should still make this admittedly unconventional version, but maybe call it something else. Frittata, perhaps Oven baked omelette. Egg based miracle of cheesy glory. Whatever tickles your broccoli. This is a remarkable quiche recipe for a few reasons The dough is intentionally generous so that it can be formed into tall walls all around, and the filling is jam. Breakfast for one In these individual quiches, broccoli gives the creamy cheddar and egg a nice crunch eliminating the crust cuts down on baking time. This is a quiche that is so easy and quick. I make it everytime I have company overnight or for lunch. You can substitute most any meat, ie chicken breast or pastrami. Broccoli Cheese Quiche' title='Broccoli Cheese Quiche' />You know the old saying. In all seriousness, I cant tell you what a valuable recipe this has been in my daily rotation. Not only is this quiche very high in protein and very low in calories, it only requires three ingredients and could not be easier to make. Its also absurdly delicious, regardless of how ridiculously healthy and easy it is. Also youd be hard pressed to find a dish that can beat these stats. Remove pie crust from refrigerator. Add the diced ham in an even layer. Mix. on top of quiche. I use frozen, but fresh works too salt pepper 3 cups egg whites. Add eggs and heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. Beat Well Lay cheese down on top of pie shell Add ham and onions Pour egg mixture on top Bake in oven set at. Where else can you get a breakfast that is 6. Nowhere. Thats where. Speaking of cheese which we werent, but cheese is always basically subtext with me so just go with it, we need to have a quick pow wow about it. Confession time I actually love using light string cheese. The measurements are conveniently done for you, you cant beat the calorie count, and Trader Joes makes this awesome organic light string cheese, so I feel pretty confident in calling it healthy. And, most importantly, its delicious. However, if you dont want to use string cheese for any reason which I totally respect, then feel free to use six ounces of your shredded cheese of choice. Vegan cheese would also work beautifully here if dairy is an issue, but obviously this recipe is egg based and therefore not vegan. I love making vegan and recipes and almost all of my recipes are vegan friendly, so this is a rare exception But this quiche is so wonderful that, vegan or not, I had to share. This recipe is actually my go to when Im in charge of bringing a dish to a potluck because its so simple to throw together and, as a low carb vegetarian, I can then personally guarantee there will be at least one delicious offering I can actually eat. The only drawback Everyone at the potlucks Ive brought this quiche to has loved it so much that there usually isnt enough for me. But I can live with that. Ill just make more. Nutritional Breakdown. Calories. 6 pieces string cheese 3. Carbs. 6 pieces string cheese 0g 2 lbs broccoli 1. Protein. 6 pieces string cheese 3. Pigs In The Blanket. I use frozen, but fresh works toosalt pepper. Preheat oven to 4. F. Line a 9x. 13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or grease it well and set aside. Spray two large skillets with cooking spray or add a bit of oil and add one pound of broccoli florets to each of them. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender and starting to brown. I love using frozen broccoli here, but this will obviously take longer if you started with frozen broccoli instead of fresh. Add salt and pepper and remove from heat. Add the broccoli to the prepared baking dish. Top with four ounces of shredded cheese. Pour the egg whites on top and then sprinkle the remaining two ounces of cheese on top. Bake in the oven at 4. F for 4. 0 4. 5 minutes, or until the quiche has thoroughly cooked and the top is golden. Slice into twelve pieces and devour. In terms of the cheese, I actually love using light string cheese. The measurement is conveniently done for you, you cant beat the calorie count, and Trader Joes makes this awesome organic light string cheese, so its pretty healthy. And its also delicious. However, if you dont want to use string cheese for any reason which I totally respect, then feel free to use six ounces of your shredded cheese of choice. Vegan cheese would also work beautifully here if dairy is an issue, but obviously this recipe is egg based and therefore not vegan. I love making vegan and recipes and almost all of my recipes are vegan friendly, so this is a rare exceptionBut its so wonderful that, vegan or not, I had to share. Serving size 1 piece 11. Calories 6. 5 Net Carbs 0. Protein 1. 1g. Other breakfast favorites Healthy Homemade Pop Tarts. Single Serving Protein Cookie Dough cookie dough for breakfast Healthy 3. Minute Cinnamon Rolls. What is your favorite breakfast For me, its definitely this recipe if Im feeling savory, but if I need something sweet then that protein cookie dough is always the move.