How to Make Quiche with Kale, Tomato, and Leek - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a classic French dish known for its flaky crust and creamy, custard-like filling. While quiche recipes traditionally feature ingredients like bacon and cheese, this recipe puts a fresh and healthier twist on the beloved dish by incorporating nutritious kale, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful leeks.

Kale, often referred to as a superfood, is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's a fantastic addition to this quiche, adding a vibrant green color and a hearty textur...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 small leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
  • 4 ounces halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pie dish.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add kale, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in prepared pie dish; add sliced leek and cherry tomatoes.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl; stir in milk and shredded Italian cheese blend, followed by rosemary, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pie dish. Stir gently until egg mixture and kale mixture are evenly combined.
  • Bake quiche in preheated oven until the center has set, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with grated Parmesan. Continue baking until quiche is lightly browned on top, about 20 more minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 166mg