This crustless salmon and broccoli quiche is a simple and nutritious meal prep option. It's perfect for high-protein breakfasts, lunches, or dinners!
Crustless quiches are my jam. This recipe is ideal for those busy weeknights when you're unsure what to cook. Simply prep it ahead of time and enjoy it all week long.
With this salmon add broccoli quiche though, you really can’t go wrong. Feel free to add any frozen veggies you have on hand, like cauliflower or peas. I typically keep it crustless, but you can also use a pie crust if desired. Plus, it's versatile enough to be served cold over salad, toast, crackers, or anything you desire.
Ingredients you’ll need
All you need to make this gluten-free, crustless salmon and broccoli quiche are 7 ingredients:
- Eggs: The key ingredient for our crustless quiche. Without a crust, the eggs form both the exterior and the interior of the dish.
- Smoked salmon: You’ll need one 200g packet of fresh smoked salmon.
- Broccoli: You’ll need one 250g bag of frozen chopped broccoli here. Otherwise, steam 250g of fresh broccoli florets for a few extra minutes.
- Cottage cheese: I use this in place of cream and to boost the protein content!
- Parmesan: I love fresh Parmesan or cheddar cheese here.
- Seasonings: Freshly minced garlic and Dijon mustard add a wonderful flavour here.
- Salt + pepper
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to make broccoli and salmon quiche
Prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan forced)/ 350°F.
Egg mixture: In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly with the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
Layer: Distribute the chopped broccoli evenly in a springform pan and top with sheets of the smoked salmon.
Bake: Pour over the egg mixture and gently tap the pan to fill in the gaps. Transfer the crustless quiche to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The quiche will be fully cooked when both edges and surface are lightly brown.
Serve: Allow the quiche to cool for about 10 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve.
Substitutions & Variations
- Vegetables: To enhance the recipe, incorporate additional veggies into the quiche. Cooked spinach, grated sweet potato, corn kernels, or frozen peas would all be excellent additions.
- Cheeses: While I typically use grated Parmesan or cheddar, soft goat cheese or crumbled feta would also be delicious options.
- Salmon: If you don't have fresh salmon, you can also substitute with 2 small cans of smoked salmon.
Serving suggestions
- For dinner, pair it with avocado toast and a simple green salad with avocado or roasted veggies like Roasted Green Beans & Carrots or Air Fryer Broccoli & Cauliflower Parmesan. Crusty sourdough on the side complements the meal well.
- For a simple breakfast, enjoy the quiche with fruit and plain Greek yogurt, or simply on its own.
- For lunch, add it to a bowl with Roasted Cauliflower & Carrots, avocado, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a satisfying meal.
How to store
- Fridge: This smoked salmon and broccoli quiche will keep for about 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To reheat: Simply do so in the microwave or in the oven at 160°C/350°F.
- Freezer: Wrap the quiche tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, you can substitute salmon with other fish like smoked trout, leftover cooked white fish, bacon or shredded chicken.
Yes, you can prepare this quiche ahead of time. Simply follow the recipe instructions, bake it, and then refrigerate it. When ready to serve, reheat slices in the microwave or oven.
Yes, you can use egg whites instead of whole eggs, but note that it may alter the texture and flavour slightly. Adjust quantities accordingly, using about 2 egg whites per whole egg.
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PrintSalmon + Broccoli Quiche
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Description
This crustless salmon and broccoli quiche is a simple and nutritious meal prep option. It's perfect for high-protein breakfasts, lunches, or dinners!
Ingredients
- 250g defrosted frozen broccoli, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) cottage cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 200g smoked salmon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C fan forced/ 350°F and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly with the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
- Distribute the chopped broccoli evenly in a springform pan and top with sheets of the smoked salmon.
- Pour over the egg mixture and gently tap the pan to fill in the gaps. Transfer the crustless quiche to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The quiche will be fully cooked when both edges and surface are lightly brown.
- Allow the quiche to cool for about 10 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Fridge: Store quiche in fridge for 4 days in airtight container. Reheat in microwave or oven at 160°C/350°F.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic, freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅛ of recipe
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Carbohydrates: 3.7g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 14.4g
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