This Gluten Free Quiche Recipe uses an almond flour quiche crust and makes an excellent GF breakfast, lunch or dinner.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little bit obsessed with our latest gluten free quiche recipe. It's completely delicious, but I admit I also can't get over how PRETTY it is! I mean, how lovely would this look as the centerpiece to a brunch spread?
This GF quiche should not be limited to breakfast though. It's also a fabulously hearty vegetarian dinner option. Think you don't have time to whip up something like this on a weeknight? Think again! The crust comes together super quickly (you literally just combine the ingredients in a food processor and press into your pan) AND you can prep the whole thing ahead of time.
To make the GF quiche, you'll start by patting the oil off of the sun-dried tomatoes and sautéing them with the spinach/kale mix. While that cooks, you can mix your crust dough in a blender or food processor and press into your pan. Next, whisk your eggs with a bit of water and your seasonings. Place your veggies & mozzarella cheese (if using) into the bottom of your crust and pour the egg mixture on top. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, followed by 10 more minutes without the foil. That's it!
This quiche also freezes well if you'd like to make one for the future.
Make sure to scroll down for ideas on what to serve with this beauty.
Gluten Free Quiche Recipe w/ Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 jar julienne-cut sun dried tomatoes in oil
- 5 oz kale/spinach mix (or SUB 2 oz kale & 3 oz spinach)
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- salt
- 1/4 cup grass-fed butter
- 7 eggs Omega-3
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional - not included in nutrition info)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Measure ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes using a fork to take them out without oil. Pat w/ paper towel to remove excess oil. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the kale/spinach mix + sun dried tomatoes & cook, stirring, ~5 mins until kale/spinach is softened. Remove from heat.
- In a blender or food processor combine: 2 ½ c almond flour, ½ tsp salt, ¼ c melted butter & 1 egg. Once combined, press into a well-greased pie pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, 2 T water, ½ tsp salt & 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Place vegetables & 1 cup mozzarella cheese (if using) in bottom of quiche crust. Pour egg mixture over the top. Cover w/ foil and cook ~35-40 mins until cooked through. Remove foil and cook another 10 mins
- Cool & store in freezer if eating later in the week. Option to cut slices first and freeze in a single layer before placing in a freezer container or bag.
Notes
Nutrition
Is this GF Quiche good for meal prep?
Yes indeed! This GF quiche was specifically designed for meal prep. You can actually make the entire quiche ahead of time and either refrigerate or freeze for later. I do this all the time with frittatas and quiches in my house!
Alternatively, you can make the crust ahead of time and refrigerate. You can also sauté the veggies ahead of time and store in the fridge. With these two steps complete, the quiche will come together with little hands-on time (it does require some substantial baking time, which is why I love making the whole thing ahead of time!)
Is this gluten free quiche recipe healthy?
Yes! This gluten free quiche recipe is super nutritious. It's packed with veggies and protein and also has a nice dose of healthy fats from the almond flour crust. It makes quite a filling breakfast, lunch or dinner, so enjoy anytime you want a healthy, delicious meal!
Here are a few of the nutritional highlights:
Sun-dried Tomatoes (Lycopene, Vitamin C, Fiber)
One of tomatoes' most potent nutrients is lycopene, which may help protect your skin from sun damage and potentially prevent several types of cancer. Interestingly, sun-dried tomatoes have more bioavailable lycopene than other types. In other words, your body is more able to absorb and use the lycopene.
As with any jarred product, you should be aware of the other ingredients like salt, sugar and gluten when you purchase sun-dried tomatoes.
Kale (Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium)
A cruciferous vegetable, kale is high in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate. It also contains the omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid. One caveat – if you have thyroid issues, talk to your doctor about whether it's safe for you to consume kale. Cruciferous vegetable like kale can interfere with thyroid function in those with certain conditions.
Spinach (Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron)
Spinach is great for your eye health and may help prevent inflammation. Due to its high fiber content, it's also great for digestion. Plant compounds in spinach may also help prevent and slow the growth of certain cancers.
Almond Flour (Magnesium, Vitamin E, B Vitamins, Antioxidants)
Almond flour is simply made from almonds (check your ingredients to make sure there's nothing else!) Almonds' high antioxidant content can help fight inflammation (although much of the antioxidant content is in the almond skins, so may not be present in your almond flour). Almonds are one of the best sources of vitamin E which may help prevent diseases like heart disease, Alztheimers and cancer. Furthermore, the magnesium in almonds may help lower blood pressure in those with high blood pressure.
Omega-3 Eggs
First of all, choosing eggs is probably one of the most confusing parts of grocery shopping. There are SO many choices and labels. Many of the labels are not clearly defined, making it even more confusing.
Something to keep in mind though is that omega-3 eggs offer up to 5 times as much omega-3 in contrast to conventional eggs. In addition, they have almost 40% less of the inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid. As a result, I think Omega-3 eggs are worth it if you can swing it in your grocery budget.
Similarly, pastured eggs offer far superior nutritional content to conventional eggs. Higher in vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and omega-3, they're certainly a better choice than conventional if available to you.
What to Serve with this Gluten Free Quiche Recipe
This gluten free quiche recipe is so versatile. You can really serve it for any meal so what you serve with your quiche will likely depend on what time of day you're enjoying this dish.
If you're having GF quiche for breakfast, excellent sides include:
- Fresh fruit – simple clementines or strawberries are great, or take it up a notch and make my minted fruit salad.
- Smoothies also make a nice side for quiche. I love this tropical green smoothie and this strawberry mint smoothie.
- Roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes also pair nicely with this quiche.
If you'd having this gluten free quiche recipe for lunch or dinner, the following go nicely with it:
- A simple green salad. This is a classic side for quiche for a reason! A nice acidic dressing makes a lovely contrast to the hearty quiche.
- Simple pureed soups like my curried cauliflower soup or my sweet potato pear soup make nice sides.
- Try any steamed or roasted veggie on the side! Steamed broccoli, roasted brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, green beans, you can't go wrong!
I want more hearty vegetarian recipes!
I'm all about incorporating hearty vegetarian recipes into weekly meal plans. Our gluten free and super fast meal plans almost always include one vegetarian dish so I've accumulated quite a few over the years. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Vegetarian Pesto Open Faced Lasagna
This super easy version of lasagna features a lemon pesto that is just so bright and fresh. I can't get enough!
Mediterranean Easy Egg Bake
This is another egg-based dish that works well for pretty much any meal! Plenty of veggies and spices give it tons of flavor.
Grilled Veggie & Refried Bean Tacos
Grilling the veggies here really elevates the flavor. The best part? This simple dinner requires just 7 ingredients, and that includes olive oil!
FAQ – Everything You Need to Know about this Gluten Free Quiche Recipe
Can gluten free people eat quiche?
While traditional quiche is not gluten free due to the flour in the crust, you can certainly make a gluten free quiche. Scroll up for my gluten free quiche recipe featuring an almond flour crust.
What can I substitute for crust in quiche?
You can make a crustless quiche by simply skipping the step of making a crust. You can also choose to make a gluten free crust if you like.
What flour can I use in a gluten free quiche crust?
I love using almond flour in a gluten free quiche crust. It's affordable, easy to find and quite nutritious.
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