The keto Ham & Zucchini Crustless Quiche had reduced the content of carbs. We can easily have this quiche to have in breakfast. This dish contains proteins and healthy fats from ham and cheese. It contains the taste of classic quiche without the additional carbs of a crust. The zucchini is also used to prepare this quiche as it adds fiber content, which helps in the reduction of carbs. We can also add some cream, eggs, garlic, and onion seasoning to make a flavorful dish. Keto Ham & Zucchini Crustless Quiche contains 2g net carbs per slice, so there is no risk of consuming lots of carbs in breakfast.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Number of calories: 210 kcal
- Preparation duration: 15 mints.
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Time for cooking: Thirty-five minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total duration: 50 minutes
- Course: Breakfast & Light Dinner
- Diet: Keto & Gluten-Free
- Portion: 6 slices
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Pie dish
- Grater
- Whisk
- Skillet
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small zucchini
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup ham dice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Use medium zucchini for firm texture and freshness, and it also keeps the crabs low, as it has an abundance of fiber content and squeezes the water properly to avoid the water content in quiche.
HAM:
- We have to use cooked and keto-friendly ham without sweetness to limit the carb count. We have to use the leftover ham dice or ham slices that work well to prepare this recipe.
EGGS:
- We have to use eggs to form the base of this quiche, as they help to bind the components of this dish.
HEAVY CREAM:
- You can make a creamy and indulgent keto quiche by using heavy cream.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- We have to utilize cheddar cheese to prepare this ham and zucchini quiche, and it also provides the sharp and bold tangy flavors in this quiche.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- You add parmesan cheese to provide the salty, umami taste in the dish and to add the crispy top part.
GARLIC & ONION SEASONING:
- We use garlic and onion seasoning to add flavor and taste to the dish without the carbs, and adjust the quantity accordingly.
SALT & PEPPER:
- Adding flavor and taste to the dish, crushed peppers & salt are used for additional aroma and taste.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat up the oven to 375 degrees F and apply the oil to the pie dish.
- After that, warm the oil in a pan on a moderate flame.
- Add the zucchini shreds and toss them for three to four minutes, and place them in a corner.
- Include the garlic and onion seasoning, heavy cream, eggs, black pepper, and salt in the dish and whisk to combine the components.
- Mix the Parmesan cheese, ham, zucchini, and cheddar cheese in a dish and add it to the quiche dish to bake for 35 minutes.
- Properly cool down the quiche, cut the clean slices, and serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve this quiche along with mixed greens or an arugula salad.
- Pair this crustless quiche with keto avocado salsa.
- Add some Greek yogurt or sour cream over this quiche.
- Roasted green beans or asparagus are a nice pair with this quiche.
- This crustless quiche is served with a keto biscuit or toast.
TIPS:
- Appropriately squash the water from the zucchini to prevent the soggy quiche.
- Ham should be pre-cooked to save preparation time.
- Sprinkle some chili flakes to add spice to this quiche.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the remaining quiche slices in the sealed box and store them for four days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the slices of this quiche with the aluminum foil and place them in a sealed bag to store the slices for two months.
FAQs:
Is there any alternative to ham?
- There are a lot of tasty and delicious ham alternatives like bacon, sausage, turkey, or beef to make this quiche.
Can I prepare this recipe with almond milk?
- We can easily consume almond milk as an alternative to cream, but it creates a less rich quiche, and the texture is also different.
Will we prepare this quiche in advance?
- This quiche stores well, and the texture or taste will not alter upon reheating, so it is perfect to prepare them in advance.
How to prepare this quiche dairy-free?
- Use of coconut cream and vegan cheese helps to prepare the non-dairy quiche, but the texture may differ.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric content: 210 kcal
Net Carbs: 2g
Iron: 1.2mg
Overall carbs: 2.5g
Vitamin A: 480IU
Portion size: 1 slice
Fiber: 0.5g
Calcium: 160mg
Protein: 14g
Sodium: 440mg
Portion: 6 slices
Potassium: 250mg
