Description
Hearty sausage, kale, and ricotta quiche combines rustic flavors for a satisfying meal. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, promising comfort and nourishment for weekend brunch or casual dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 0.5 lb (0.23 kg) Italian chicken or turkey sausage
- 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup low-fat milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook Sausage: In a heavy skillet, brown sausage over medium heat, breaking into fine crumbles until no pink remains, then transfer evenly to prepared dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: Using the same skillet with olive oil, sauté shallots until translucent, then add kale and garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until kale wilts slightly.
- Combine Base Ingredients: Mix sautéed kale and sausage in the casserole dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and pecorino cheese until smoothly integrated.
- Assemble Quiche: Pour egg mixture over sausage and kale, ensuring even distribution, then dot with ricotta cheese and sprinkle remaining pecorino across the top.
- Bake and Rest: Cook in preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until center sets and edges turn golden brown, then let rest 5-10 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Sausage Selection: Choose high-quality, well-seasoned sausage for maximum flavor depth and ensure it’s fully cooked to prevent any foodborne risks.
- Kale Preparation: Chop kale into uniform pieces to guarantee even cooking and prevent stringy texture in the final dish.
- Cheese Distribution: Dollop ricotta strategically to create pockets of creamy texture throughout the quiche, enhancing each bite’s richness.
- Resting Time: Allow the quiche to rest after baking, which helps set the eggs and makes slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg