Green Goddess Crustless Quiche

April 12, 2018 By Leanne 32 Comments

Stepping up our spring brunch game today with this Green Goddess Crustless Quiche! It’s light and lemony with lots of fresh herbs, arugula and asparagus, and topped with a thick and creamy jalapeño tahini dressing!

Spring Brunching

It’s official. Spring brunch season is in full swing!

For me, it usually kicks off with Easter brunch and carries through until the end of the summer. While I enjoy hosting and eating brunch year round, there is something about a spring or summer brunch that just has all the feel good vibes. Light, fragrant dishes, lots of fresh greens, flowers, sunshine, mimosas. You get the picture, right?!. This could be the setting for your Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or a wedding or baby shower. Not to mention perfect for a random Sunday gathering!

Are you excited for warm weather brunches yet?

While we patiently wait for warmer weather in Newfoundland, this Green Goddess Crustless Quiche can’t wait any longer to make an appearance at your next brunch!

As you may have guessed from the name, this quiche involves all things green. I’m always trying to incorporate as many greens as possible into every meal, and asparagus just calls out to be paired with fresh herbs and peppery arugula in a super eggy quiche! Am I right?

How to buy and cook asparagus

Asparagus is now in peak season, and it’s definitely one of my favourite seasonal veggies! It’s rich in vitamins and minerals and a good source of fibre. When buying fresh asparagus look for stalks that are firm and straight, and the tips should be tightly closed with a purple tint. You need to store asparagus in the fridge and enjoy it within a few days of purchasing. The Spruce has a helpful article on how to select and store asparagus.

My favourite way to prepare fresh asparagus is to roast or sauté it with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. It’s so simple, and takes only minutes to come together. You can also steam, boil or grill it. I’ve even microwaved it! You can then add it to a salad, stuff it in an omelette, or even use it as a pizza topping. And if you’d like to eat it raw, my friend Marcie at Flavour the Moments recently posted a perfect spring salad with shaved raw asparagus! It’s on my must try list!

What you need for this Green Goddess Crustless Quiche

Asparagus. Obviously! Sautéed in garlic infused extra virgin olive oil with a drizzle of lemon juice adds the perfect taste and texture for this quiche.
Arugula, parsley and green pepper are a must, as well as a generous amount of chives and thyme (you can use fresh or freeze-dried). This might seem like a mix of flavours but it works really well in this quiche.
Eggs. Another obvious one. But be sure to use whole eggs instead of just egg whites, as you want a fuller, fluffier texture for this quiche. And don’t forget to season the eggs with some lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Lastly, once baked, serve this perfect spring quiche with a homemade jalapeño tahini dressing. It’s thick and creamy, with a strong flavour of tahini and a spicy kick from the jalapeño.

And, on that note, all that’s left to say is ‘happy brunching’! 😉 And if you’re looking for other dishes perfect for a spring brunch, you might also want to check out this sweet potato breakfast skillet or this chocolate raspberry french toast.