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Wednesday 17 May 2017

Crustless Asparagus Quiche : Great Low Carb Food



Yes, fresh asparagus is great ... fresh green beans are great, lets face it fresh vegetables are really good and we each have our favourites. However, on the odd occasion, I do sometimes use frozen or tinned ... like in this recipe.

Ingredients:
Serves 2-4
6 eggs
6 tablespoons of double (heavy) cream
One tin of whole asparagus spears 244 grams
1 heaped tablespoon of Jalapenos green peppers for extra zap* optional
Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:
Mix the eggs and cream together well in a bowl or Pyrex jug
Pour into a non stick baking dish 8" x 1.5"
Place the asparagus spears and optional Jalapeno green peppers
Place into a pre heated oven at 190C / Gas 5 and cook for twenty minutes.
Serve with a mixed salad.
Great low-carb food.

Check that the quiche is properly cooked by placing a knife in the centre, it should come out clean.
Also, as ovens vary just keep an eye on the quiche while cooking.
This quiche tastes delicious eaten hot or cold.

... now please excuse me as I sit down and enjoy!


All the best Jan

28 comments:

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Asparagus is at the Farmer's mkt now and I cooked some last night. This quiche would be delicious! I make mine with buttermilk and it works surprisingly well! Happy to visit you today. I lost your blog addy when I started working on this new computer! YAY! I have you in my blog list now! Hugs, Diane

Tom said...

...this is asparagus time.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

One of my all time favourites Jan, it's so quick and easy for unexpected guests that might appear, so healthy too, all that protein ☺

Valerie-Jael said...

Very yummy! Hugs, Valerie

Mary Kirkland said...

I've never made a quiche. I might have to try this one day.

Christine said...

So delicious looking!

peppylady (Dora) said...

It's been a while since I made or had quiche.
Coffee is on

eileeninmd said...

Hello, the quiche looks delicious and I love asparagus! Enjoy your day!

R's Rue said...

Love.

Stephanie said...

Mmm.... this has my mouth watering! Wonderful recipe, my friend.

Hugs to you!

JFM said...

Love it all but the asparagus! Never could eat it :)

Happy Wednesday 🌹🌺💮

Anonymous said...

We both love asparagus. Thank you for this recipe.
Have a lovely rest of the week.

DeniseinVA said...

Yes, fresh is wonderful, but frozen and tinned are great for those times we have not been able to get to the store. Another delicious recipe, thanks Jan :)

Bob Bushell said...

Yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

Martha said...

Wonderful! I haven't had a quiche in years.

Debbie said...

the eggs make a beautiful crust. you could make this with any veggies but i love asparagus with eggs!!!

Snowbird said...

How tasty that looks! I do love asparagus!I do like your posy too, so pretty.xxx

Kezzie said...

OOh, that does look nice! I DO like Asparagus!!!

Linda said...

Asparagus is one of my favourite vegetables, Jan, and this looks delicious!

Elephant's Child said...

Yum.
It would be nice with mushrooms too.

Breathtaking said...

Good morning Jan!:) Lovely to see you again. Thank you for another great recipe. I have taken note and will definitely try it out, as we both like asparagus and eggs. Does it freeze well? I'm asking because a friend of ours who comes to stay with us every year, will arrive soon, and I have been cooking for the freezer, so we will have more free time to chill out together.

Jan, I couldn't find a cow creamer I liked, but I did buy two super hand painted mugs, and four pretty egg cups instead.:)

River said...

I love quiche, but hate asparagus. I could substitute with zucchini and tomatoes.

Phil Slade said...

Asparagus I love. We had lots in Menorca plus asparagus soup. And now it's coming into season here. Pity about the strange after effects but it's worth it to eat this delicious treat.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Looks wonderful! A great way to add asparagus to a low carb meal! The salad looked delicious as well :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and comments, the low carb team love receiving, reading and sharing them.

Diane (Lavender Dreamer)
Asparagus for sale at the Farmer's Market - I would have bought some too!
Glad you got your new computer all sorted.

Tom
... it definitely is asparagus time, you can't beat it!

Grace (Perth Daily Photo)
If you have eggs in the larder and asparagus either fresh, or in a tin, this quiche is a winner!

Valerie-Jael
Agree 100% - it is very Yummy!

Mary
Quiches (and Frittata's) are so popular in our house. They are so quick, easy and nutritious too. I hope you may give this a try!

Christine
... and it is delicious!

Dora (peppylady)
Perhaps you may give this quiche recipe a try, it does taste great!

Eileen
Asparagus is so good to eat like in this quiche, or just on it's own with butter, it's Yummy!

Regine
Glad you loved this!

Stephanie
So simple and so tasty, hope you may enjoy a slice soon!

Jan
Asparagus is not to everyone's liking. How about making this with zucchini (courgettes), spinach, broccoli or peas! We sometimes have a mixed vegetable quiche, it's just so tasty!

Mildred
Glad both you and John like asparagus, perhaps you may enjoy this quiche soon!

Denise
... sometimes it is just handy to use tinned, although fresh is just so good!

Bob
"Yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy."
Is an excellent word for this quiche!

Martha (Plowing Through Life)
You've not had a quiche in years!!!
Perhaps I've just persuaded you to have one later this week!

Debbie
You can indeed make this with any vegetable, the base recipe is so versatile!

Snowbird
Asparagus is a firm favourite with us. That posy is just so colourful!

Kezzie
Glad you like this. Perhaps it will be on your menu plan soon!

Linda
Pleased to read you like asparagus, this quiche is delicious!

Elephant's Child
Absolutely agree with you, mushrooms would be great in this quiche recipe!

Breathtaking
You asked does this freeze well - I've never frozen one, but I'm sure it will!
Now these crestless mini quiches are also excellent and freeze well, see recipe idea here http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/mini-quiches-low-carb-paleo-wheat-free.html
Shame you couldn't find a cow creamer you liked, but pleased to read you did buy two super hand painted mugs, and four pretty egg cups instead ...

River
We do all have different food tastes. I think your idea of zucchini (courgettes) and tomato sound great!

Phil
Sunshine, Menorca and asparagus - what a great mix. Shame about your camera though, hope it can be fixed ok.
With regard to eating asparagus and the strange after effects, I thought this article was very interesting http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/why-pee-smells-funny-eat-asparagus ... note it says 'you're not only normal you have a good nose' !

Marilyn (Mountain Top Spice)
This is a great way to enjoy asparagus in a low carb meal, the salad was delicious!


Thanks again for all your comments.
If you've read through some of the comments here, did you know that by clicking on the name you can visit their blog!

Have a great evening, well it is just after 7pm as I type this!

All the best Jan

Jenn Jilks said...

It's wonderful that it is asparagus season! I keep forgetting to go harvest mine! duH

Lowcarb team member said...

Hi Jenn, thanks for your comment.
... perhaps harvest it soon, your weather permitting!

All the best Jan

Magic Love Crow said...

This looks so good, that I can smell it! I love asparagus! Just had some yesterday!