KALE & GOAT CHEESE QUICHE

KALE & GOAT CHEESE QUICHE

What better way to start your morning than with an iron packed kale quiche. I love kale & I am always trying to integrate it into many of my recipes. 

This quiche is simple & easy with just 5 main ingredients to really highlight the earthy fresh taste of kale & creamy, yet tangy, goat cheese. Quiches are great because they can be served hot or room temperature & are so versatile. You can add any ingredients you like with endless combinations like leek & bacon, asparagus & parmesan or ham & cheese just to name a few. 

INGREDIENTS 

1 tart shell (frozen, pre-made or homemade)

4 extra large eggs

50 ml egg whites (optional for a fluffy quiche)

splash of milk

1 cup kale

1/2 cup spinach 

2 oz goat cheese 

chopped medley tomatoes

salt & pepper to taste  

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Pierce frozen pie crust with a fork to prevent air bubbles. 

Add four eggs into crust. Gently break up yolks using a fork. 

Finely chop kale & spinach. Gently sauce for 2-3 mins on medium heat to prevent kale edges burning. 

Add kale & spinach to eggs. Add egg whites & splash of milk. Fold in so egg mixture covers kale & spinach. 

Add spoonfuls of goat cheese spaced evenly. Add tomatoes. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes on middle rack. 'Jiggle' the quiche to check if the centre is cooked. 

Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until crust edges are golden brown. 

Top with cracked black pepper & sea salt. Enjoy. 

Tip: Using heavy cream in a quiche gives the filling additional richness & creaminess. 

XO 

Kiran | THE BLANK PLATE


If you liked this post, check out my previous quiche recipe: SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE QUICHE

SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE QUICHE

SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE QUICHE

Winter is here which means my garden has stopped growing tomatoes. I had a full batch leftover of the last few tomatoes grown so I've been integrating them into many of my recipes.

A quiche is one of those simple yet elegant dishes that can be easily prepared with numerous ingredients for a fancy breakfast or quick dinner. It's also a great way to use leftover ingredients. I had a few ounces of goat cheese leftover, my tomatoes, & a tart shell in the freezer. Some other great ideas for a tart shells can be a ham, broccoli, & cheese quiche or even a seafood tart.

INGREDIENTS

1 tart shell (frozen, pre-made or homemade)

4 eggs

1 cup chopped spinach

1/2 cup arugula

2 oz goat cheese

chopped cherry tomatoes

salt & black pepper to taste

METHOD

Thaw tart shell as directed.

Chop spinach & cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, whisk eggs together & add spinach.

Using a fork, pierce the tart shell & bake at 300 degrees for 5 mins on the middle rack.

Add egg mixture & bake for 15 mins. Once the quiche is half baked, top with goat cheese & chopped cherry tomatoes.

Broil on low heat for 15 mins & top with salt & black pepper to serve with a side of arugula.

XO

Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE