Description
Keto Crustless Zucchini Quiche is a savory, low-carb dish showcasing fresh zucchini combined with aromatic dill, chives, eggs, heavy cream, and smoked gouda cheese. Carefully layered and baked to golden perfection, this gluten-free quiche is an ideal choice for a healthy breakfast or brunch, providing rich flavors with minimal carbs. It’s a satisfying meal that is simple to prepare and fits ketogenic lifestyles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 ounces smoked gouda cheese, grated
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, mix and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9-10 inch pie plate.
- Rinse zucchini thoroughly and squeeze out excess liquid with hands.
- Mix zucchini with dill and chives in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Layer 1/4 of the cheese, then 1/3 of the zucchini mixture in the pie plate, repeating layers and ending with cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until browned and the center is slightly soft.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
For substitutions, try mozzarella or cheddar instead of gouda. If fresh dill or chives aren’t available, use dried herbs but halve the amount. The quiche can be made a day ahead; cool completely, cover, and refrigerate, then reheat slices as needed. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge. If the quiche is watery, make sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchini before assembling. Overbaking may dry out the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 quiche
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 145mg