Crustless Vegetarian Mini Quiches

Overview:

What a better way to start off the day than with some breakfast? Here's a easy quiche recipe that I'd like to share with you all today. This recipe is vegetarian, paleo, and gluten free!

I have to be honest that I've not always had breakfast or thought it was that important, despite what others may say. Often times, I would even wake up too late to be eating something considered breakfast anyways. But now that I lead a more active life (I workout 6 times a week and walk a lot by going to classes throughout the weekday), I am always hungry. Now, breakfast is essential to me and is something I look forward to when I wake up in the morning. I've also realized now that I am eating breakfast consistently, I am less hungry later throughout day and have fewer unhealthy cravings.

This is not necessarily a quick recipe, but it is definitely easy. It may also help to pre-chop all your veggies ahead to save time when you actually make these little eggie pieces of joy.

This recipe makes 6 medium-size quiches, or 3 servings. Best enjoyed warm.

Ingredients:

6 whole eggs (or 12 egg whites)

1/2 of a yellow onion*

1/2 of a zucchini

1/3 cup of frozen broccoli

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp oregano

1 whole avocado, sliced**

Honestly, you can incorporate any veggies you like. I can imagine carrots and bell peppers to go great in this recipe. If you want to add some meat, bacon bits or little pieces of ham seem like delicious additions as well. It just won't be vegetarian any more!

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Crack and whisk together all 6 eggs in a bowl.

3. Chop all your veggies into small pieces (use pictures for references). You want the pieces of all the veggies to be similar in size.

4. Add in your seasoning to the whisked eggs and mix.

5. Add in the chopped veggies to the egg mixture and mix again.

6. Grease your muffin tin. (mine holds 6, one muffin per egg used)

7. Pour in the egg mixture into the compartments of the tin evenly. (as you can see, I had a bit of overflow!)

8. Let bake for 30 minutes. Check periodically to see if egg is cooked all the way through.

9. Enjoy alone or with avocado for a delicious garnish.

Notes:

*you may substitute green or red onion as well.

**this is an optional ingredient.