• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Dr. Karen S. Lee logo

  • ABOUT
    • Contact
    • Start Here
    • 5 Reasons to Subscribe
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Cookie Policy
    • Copyright
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
  • RECIPES
  • HEALTH
    • General Health
    • Healthy Eating
      • EWG's Shopper's Guide
    • Natural Living
  • MY BOOKS
    • No Thaw Paleo Instant Pot
    • Keto Instant Pot
    • Paleo Air Fryer
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • RECIPES
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • COOKBOOKS
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » RECIPES » Breakfast

    Crustless Quiche: Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Recipe

    Published: Oct 15, 2020 / Modified: Dec 3, 2020 by: Dr. Karen Lee / This post may contain affiliate links. As Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /

    Jump to Recipe ⬇️

    Make this easy crustless quiche in a cast-iron skillet. It's a Whole30-compliant recipe made from whole ingredients.

    When you want a healthy, nutritious, and gluten-free brunch recipe, this is going to become your favorite one of all! It's so easy to make, and uses all whole ingredients.

    Crustless Gluten and Dairy Free Spring Quiche next to orange slices on yellow plate
    Jump to:
    • Intro
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • Recipe
    • More Quiche Recipes

    Intro

    What Is Crustless Quiche?

    A quiche is traditionally a pielike dish with a pastry crust that is filled with eggs and vegetables. Some people fill it with a custard or with an egg and cheese mixture.

    I made a crustless version to keep it gluten-free. In place of a pie crust, I cooked a homemade potato hash on top of the egg mixture. The result was crispy perfection!

    Make Quiche In The Spring

    Quiche is known as a spring-time brunch recipe. This is because crustless quiche is a great way to use up the seasonal spring veggies that are coming up everywhere this time of the year in a tasty and nourishing way.

    The warm and bright sun melts the last bit of gray snow while bright yellow and green Forsythia and Crocus come out of winter hibernation right about now.

    And what do I think about?

    Quiche.

    The yellow and green colors in quiche scream "SPRING!" in harmony and it's a perfect dish to have on a sunny Spring morning. And with a seasonal veggie like Asparagus - which, by the way, is part of Clean Fifteen so you don't even have to buy organic - being so cheap these days, this is a "must-make" dish!

    Homemade Potato Hash Instead Of Pie Crust

    But there is one problem. We can't eat wheat. And I haven't succeeded in making a perfect gluten-free quiche crust so I make it crustless. Why fight a battle I can't win? We also can't eat dairy so there is no cream or cheese in it. Some might call it 'Frittata' but whatever. (Check out this 'Frittata' dish I make at the end of the summer with wild rice and garden veggies. Here is the recipe.)

    Whatever you want to call it, quiche is one of the easiest and tastiest breakfast (or lunch) I could make with my eyes closed. If I want to. Sort of.

    Ingredients

    For all the exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions, scroll down to the printable recipe card. First, I'm going to share a bit more information about the ingredients and recipe.

    There are two parts to this recipe - the quiche and the potato has topping. Both recipes are at the bottom of this post!

    Quiche

    In the quiche, I used the following whole ingredients:

    • Free-range eggs
    • Cooked bacon chopped
    • Asparagus, chopped
    • Fresh tarragon
    • Fresh parsley

    Trust me, using fresh herbs tastes so much better than dried. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried. Just try it with fresh - you'll notice the difference.

    Potato Hash

    There are only 4 ingredients in the potato hash.

    • Chopped Potatoes
    • Diced Onions
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Garlic Powder

    Instructions

    This is how easy it is to make crustless quiche!

    Just pour the egg batter in a hot "HOT" cast iron skillet ... (See the edges already cooking?)

    crustless spring quiche in hot cast iron pan

    And bake it in the oven at 350°F until when inserted toothpick comes out clean! See all the delicious colorful goodness buried in the eggs? I serve it with oranges and avocado wedges. But you can serve with salads on the side.

    I'm so happy it's finally Spring because this spring colored dish awaits my weekends! Happy Spring!

    crustless spring quiche in cast iron pan

    Related recipes

    If you enjoyed this crustless quiche recipe, try these breakfast recipes next. You will love them!

    • Paleo Pecan Waffles
    • Steamed Eggs With Salmon
    • Zucchini Muffins

    Recipe

    Did you try this recipe? We would love your feedback! Click on the stars on the recipe card below.
    crustless spring quiche
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    No ratings yet

    Crustless Spring Quiche Recipe: Dairy & Gluten Free

    Crustless quiche is not only low in carbs but it's gluten-free so Keto and Paleo-Friendly! Use up your greens and make this quiche for breakfast or for lunch! Or even for dinner; why not?
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course : Entree
    Cuisine : American
    Keyword : Vegetable
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 232kcal
    Author: Dr. Karen Lee

    Ingredients

    • 10 Pastured Eggs from Free Roaming Chickens
    • 1 c Cooked Bacon Bits
    • 2 c Asparagus cut in 1 Inch pieces
    • 1 c Potato Hash Sweet potato hash works great too!
    • 1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Fresh Tarragon or 1 teaspoon Dried Tarragon
    • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley or 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
    • Pinch of Sea Salt and Black Pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • Place the greased skillet or pie pan on the middle rack until ready to pour the egg batter.
    • Mix 10 eggs in a medium size bowl.
    • Add chopped cooked bacon bits.
    • Add asparagus, parsley and tarragon and mix gently.
    • Season with pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Carefully, take out the skillet or the pie pan from the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
    • Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
    • Gently, spoon the potato hash on top and don't mix.
    • Carefully place the skillet or the pie pan back in the oven on the middle rack.
    • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick when inserted comes out clean.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2.9mg
    DisclosureThis recipe may contain links that pay commission to this site when you purchase from the links, at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure!
    Tried this recipe? Share your photo and mention @drkarenslee or tag #drkarenslee!

    Recipe

    Did you try this recipe? We would love your feedback! Click on the stars on the recipe card below.
    crustless spring quiche
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    No ratings yet

    Potato Hash

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course : Side Dishes
    Cuisine : American
    Keyword : Vegetable
    Author: Dr. Karen Lee

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Chopped Potatoes
    • ½ C Diced Onions
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder

    Instructions

    • In a greased hot pan, saute onions until translucent.
    • Add chopped potatoes and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
    • Sauté until potato is cooked but still firm. This may take up to 10 minutes.
    • Set aside to cool.
    DisclosureThis recipe may contain links that pay commission to this site when you purchase from the links, at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure!
    Tried this recipe? Share your photo and mention @drkarenslee or tag #drkarenslee!

    More Quiche Recipes

    I got together with a few food bloggers to create different renditions of Spring Quiche so check out these variations.

    Aren't these gorgeous??? Click the links below the image for their recipes.

    spring quiche collage
    • Spring Quiche with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts by The Organic Kitchen
    • Crustless Spring Quiche with Asparagus, Fennel and Radishes by Recipes to Nourish
    • Egg-free, Dairy-free Quiche with Grain-free Crust and Spring Veggies by Eat Beautiful

    More Breakfast

    • Paleo Pecan Waffles from Down South Paleo Cookbook
    • Herbes de Provence and Steamed Eggs with Salmon
    • 5 Ways to Make Eggs in the Instant Pot®
    • Grain Free Savory Breakfast Muffins

    About Dr. Karen Lee

    I am a food writer, recipe developer, and a cookbook author sharing my family’s favorite simple & easy, allergy-friendly recipes with you! Let's connect on Instagram || Facebook || Pinterest || YouTube Learn more about me on the ABOUT page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Megan Stevens says

      April 07, 2015 at 11:22 am

      Mmm, I love how this looks in the pan, with just one slice cut out-- perfect! No crust needed, lovely. Wish I had some for breakfast! I also love that spring makes you think of quiche, so cute.

    2. Recipes to Nourish says

      April 06, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      This sounds so delicious! I love the addition of the tarragon, such a lovely herb. You had me at bacon too. Yum!

    3. [email protected] Talk says

      April 06, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      Sounds delicious.  Boys are on a no carb diet so I wonder if I can sub butternut squash or turnips in lieu of the potatoes.

    Primary Sidebar

    Smiling Asian woman wearing pink collared shirt
    Karen Lee

    Hi, I'm Karen! I am a food writer, recipe developer, and a cookbook author sharing my family’s favorite allergy-friendly, simple & easy recipes with you!

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Ginger Lemon Honey Immune Booster Syrup
    • Perfect Paleo Pot Roast: Grain-Free & Low-Carb
    • Korean Style Paleo Seafood Pancakes
    • Air Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Butter
    subscribe to newsletter box
    Subscribe for Newsletters HERE

    Footer

    ↑ Back to top

    Need

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility

    Want

    • About
    • Contact

    Wish

    • Newsletter
    • Cookbooks

    AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES

    Copyright © 2022 Karen Lee

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Yummly
    • Email
    • Print