The Only Basic Quiche Recipe Youll Ever Need

Everyone needs a basic quiche recipe. This savory tart is the perfect make-ahead meal for brunches, lunches, and even dinner-but it's not always the healthiest option. So how do you slash the fat without compromising the flavor? Our basic quiche proves you can make a healthier-but just as indulgent-version. Make it, memorize the formula, then customize it with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Here's how we pulled it off: The Crust: The traditional quiche crust recipe-flour, butter, salt, and cold water-is a bit high in sat fat for our standards. For a healthier crust that captures the simplicity of the original recipe, Wholly Wholesome Organic Pie Dough (find it at Whole Foods) is, hands down, our top pick. No wonky ingredients, just flaky, buttery goodness. Try the whole-wheat version, which has over 2g of fiber per serving. For gluten-free crust, try making a quinoa pie crust or a sweet potato crust. The Custard: For your custard to set properly in the oven, use this easy ratio: 1 part dairy to 2 parts eggs. Classic custards use heavy cream, but 2% milk contains a fraction of the sat fat and is still plenty rich. Flavor your custard with salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and fresh herbs such as chives, oregano, parsley, or tarragon. The Filling: For a 9-inch quiche crust, you'll need about 1 ½ cups total of pre-cooked veggies, plus a little cheese. Meat is optional, but a small amount of bacon or ham gives a big flavor boost. For veggies, we love sliced mushrooms, broccoli or cauliflower florets, cubed sweet potatoes, diced bell peppers, or sliced cherry tomatoes. Choose a lower-fat cheese such as Parmesan cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese mozzarella, or Ricotta. Add fiber to our basic quiche by making a simple kale salad with this tangy vinaigrette. Looking for more ideas? Check out these Healthy Quiche Recipes.

Provided by Elizabeth Laseter

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1 wedge)

Number Of Ingredients 11

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 3 g