CRUSTLESS LEEK, GREENS, AND HERB QUICHE

Crustless Leek, Greens, and Herb Quiche image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Greens

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
2 small leeks, white and green parts halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups greens (Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, or your choice)
4 egg whites
3 whole eggs, beaten
1/4 cup soymilk (or use regular milk or rice milk)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425*F.
Coat the bottom and sides of a 9" glass pie dish with olive oil and cooking spray. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the bottom of the dish.
Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the leeks; boil 3 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and add the greens. Let stand 30-40 seconds, or until greens are wilted. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again, squeezing out the excess water with your hands. Set aside.
Whisk egg whites until frothy. Whisk in eggs, then milk and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper., if using. Whisk in tarragon and basil.
Sprinkle the leeks and greens over the breadcrumbs in the prepared pie dish.
Dot cheese on top. Pour egg mixture into pie pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top. Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 165.2, Sodium 229.4, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 13.5