Greens-&-Gruyère Mini Quiches

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This mini quiche recipe uses classic Provençal flavors--garlic, oil-cured olives, anchovies, caramelized onions--to season these very-green egg cups. They keep well, perfect for breakfast on the fly, but the flavors are sophisticated enough to serve for brunch. If you frequently make mini quiches, consider investing in silicone mini muffin tins; they make popping these out a dream!

Greens-&-Gruyère Mini Quiches
Prep Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 quiches
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cups chopped sweet onion

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 12 large eggs

  • 2 ½ cups part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 2 cups finely shredded Gruyère cheese

  • ½ cup pitted oil-cured olives, finely chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped

  • ¾ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 ¾ pounds leafy greens, such as spinach, chard and/or kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add water and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and brown, about 15 minutes more. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat 24 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray. (Alternatively, line muffin cups with parchment-paper liners.)

  3. Whisk eggs in a very large bowl. Add ricotta, Gruyère, olives, garlic, anchovy paste (or anchovies), pepper and the cooled onion; mix well.

  4. In batches, finely chop greens in a food processor. Mix into the egg mixture to combine. Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups (they will be full).

  5. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board. Serve warm or at room temperature. Let cool completely before refrigerating for up to 3 days or freezing for up to 3 months.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment: Two muffin tins with 12 (1/2-cup) cups

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
19g Fat
9g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 2 mini quiches
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g 39%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 222mg 74%
Vitamin A 5271IU 105%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Folate 81mcg 20%
Sodium 506mg 22%
Calcium 413mg 32%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 70mg 17%
Potassium 460mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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