This Crustless Vegetable Quiche is easy to make and only 120 calories a slice! This is an easy breakfast quiche recipe that is perfect to make for any brunch or even for a weekday breakfast.
The left overs are great! This vegetarian no crust quiche recipe is great if you are looking eat lighter.
This week I’ve had a few friends casually talk to me about dealing with grief . . . or rather dealing with people who are dealing with grief. I’m always careful about what I say, because even though I have been through it and then through it some more, I don’t want to say the wrong things. But I feel like it would be almost negligent for me to say nothing.
The question beneath their casual talk is this: What do you do for someone who lost someone or is currently in the process of losing someone? The people who have talked to me recently are talking about THE BIG losses. Children. Spouses. The kinds of loses that are soul crushing. And I know that sounds dramatic, but when you are in it, that is exactly how it feels. Like your soul is crushed and you will never quite be the same.
And you won’t.
I tend to believe that the universe talks to you. Sends people your way who you need to learn something from. And maybe I’m taking it a step too far, but I feel like if I can possibly help one person by writing about this (even if it is paired with a crustless vegetable quiche recipe . . . . maybe especially if it is paired with a crustless vegetable quiche recipe) than I should write.
So this is my advice.
Bear witness.
And this isn’t actually my advice. This is the advice from my old therapist who got me through the death of my mom, through Elliot’s death, and the intensely difficult pregnancies that followed. She said that there is nothing you can actually do to help someone who is grieving. There are no cards that will make them feel better. No plants. No meals. Those things are wonderful, don’t get me wrong. But they won’t actually fix anything.
The greatest gift you can do for someone who is grieving is: Bear witness.
I think that can mean so many things. It can look like so many different things. But I think what it boils down to is allowing the person who is grieving to feel however they are going to feel in whatever moment they are going to feel it for as long as they are going to feel it while letting them know you love them and passing no judgement.
I am going to be brutally honest.
After Elliot died, there were people who did this beautifully. There were people who let us be exactly where we were at. Over and over and over. And there were people, some of the very people we thought would be there for us, who did the exact opposite. And that sucked.
You can’t make it better. Please don’t try. Bear witness.
And remember that the thickest part of the grief comes later. It comes six, nine months down the road. Maybe even years later for some people. It doesn’t mean they aren’t moving on. Grief is a debt that has to be paid (another great line from my great therapist) and people have to be allowed to pay it in their own time.
That’s it.
Woah. Super heavy for a brunch recipe, aye?
Thank you for forgiving me all this talk of grief, friends. It’s a huge piece of who I am and I don’t suspect this will be my last post like this.
Crustless Vegetable Quiche!
You guys, this quiche is so crazy good! And its made with loads of veggies, a little cheese, egg whites, a few eggs, and skim milk, so it’s only 120 calories a slice! I loooooove brunch recipes, but so many of them are totally loaded with calories. I love this lighter option that is still packed with flavor. Give me a slice of this and a cup of coffee and I am a happy happy girl.
Other Light Breakfast Ideas
If you are looking for other light breakfast ideas, try this quinoa breakfast recipe. If you need another easy breakfast, make these cheese and sausage egg muffins or another great quiche make my crustless spinach quiche.
Crustless Vegetable Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 red pepper diced small
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 a yellow onion diced small
- 4 large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp basil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a nine inch quiche dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Then add the garlic, peppers, broccoli, and onion. Cooking, stirring intermittently over medium heat until the vegetables are soft, about eight minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the eggs and egg whites. Then whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Stir in the mozzarella and feta cheese.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, pour them into the quiche dish. Pour the egg mixture over it, gently smoothing it out so it is all even. Put in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the edge of the quiche starts to pull away from the side. Let set for 10 minutes and then serve and enjoy!
Karyn says
I have made this a few times and am planning on making it again this weekend. Everyone who has tried it loves it. It turns out perfect every time!
Karyn, I’m so happy to hear that!
Joan Hawkins says
Recipe looks healthy and delicious.
But my comment is on your off topic topic.
I lost my husband of 33 years back in 2011 and my mom in 2013. The hurt gets a little easier to deal with. But, it never goes away.
I still see, hear, smell or do things that remind me of them and it always brings on tears.
I can so deeply relate to this. I’m so so sorry for your losses.
Orit says
Just made it, came out delicious!
I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know.
Judith says
This was absolutely delicious ! The only change I made is I roasted the veggies. Its so light and fluffy.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Maureen Carpenter says
Hi I just your recipe I’m going to try it I love quiche but I have to eat low fat low calorie dishes.
I hope you enjoy it, Maureen!
Terri says
Yes, I plan on making your crustless -vegetable quiche recipe. It sounds delicious!
But, I do want to thank you for your advice about bearing witness. I’m guilty of not being there for a friend who is grieving over the loss of a loved one. Not because I don’t care, but sometimes I just don’t know what to say or do. Your advice is perfect. Not saying anything and just listening and being there is what grieving people need most. So, thank you! Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m so glad this was helpful for you Terri! And try not to feel guilty. When we know better, we do better.
Marie says
How can I make this quiche serving 40 people for our church. Coffee hour. Can I use a rectangular glass dish. Please help
Hi, Marie. If you want to make this in a rectangular glass dish, I would suggest doing a trial run and doubling the recipe so that you know how long it will take to bake. Once you have that down, I would think that two double batch pans should be enough.
Sass says
Looks like great recipes
Lisa H says
A favorite dish, and one that is so versatile. Since I’m on the keto diet, (since last summer), this is a perfect recipe. I love to experiment with quiche recipes..might add sausage as well. Grief is the ultimate price we pay for LOVE. Especially this time of year, we remember all loved ones who are no longer on earth. Cooking and sharing recipes help me so much. Memories get stirred up, and that is a good thing. I can smell my Mom’s fried chicken now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. Merry Christmas
Thank you so much for this sweet comment, Lisa. Have a wonderful Christmas!
CaryB says
I’m not sure when you posted this originally but the timing is so very perfect regarding grief. My friend just lost her husband to brain cancer at 48yo and it’s so hard to know what to do/say. This is beautiful and I am grateful for your words.
I’m also grateful for all of your amazing recipes and will be adding these ingredients to my shopping list for today! 😍
Oh Cary, I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s husband. I can’t even imagine. Sending lots of love!