Description
This Healthy Asparagus Quiche is a light and flavorful dish made with fresh asparagus, eggs, Greek yogurt, and cheese baked in a tender crust. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this easy quiche is packed with protein and fresh spring flavor while staying creamy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and press it into the edges.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped onion for about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and chopped asparagus and cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, oregano, and nutmeg.
- Spread the asparagus mixture evenly in the pie crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the vegetables.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the crust.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can substitute feta cheese for a Mediterranean flavor. Spinach or mushrooms can also be added for extra vegetables. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 165mg