This green bean quiche is a lovely option for weekend brunches or holiday breakfasts!
The holiday season always seems to be a hectic whirlwind of festivities, shopping, decorating, traveling, etc. And while I really do love most of those activities, I also know that I tend to overcommit to far too much this time of year. After reading Present Over Perfect (<– affiliate link) last week, I’m trying to refocus on the meaning of the season and enjoy what’s most important.
If you haven’t read that book, I highly recommend it. As the book description says, it’s about “leaving behind busyness and frantic living and rediscovering the person you were made to be.” For me, in this season of life and in this season of the year, that means:
- thinking about what responsibilities are necessary versus unnecessary
- trying to slow down rather than be as productive as humanly possible
- enjoying more time with my family
- embracing the holiday activities I do love (because let’s face it, I have always been and will always be a Black Friday shopper 😉 )
- focusing more on my relationship with my husband
- learning to say “no” to the things I don’t really want to do.
OK, OK, I know you’re probably thinking – how the heck does this relate to green bean quiche? It falls in line with my goals above to embrace the activities I do love and spend more time with my family.
One of the things I truly do enjoy is cooking a big breakfast on the weekend for my husband and son, and sitting down together to devour it. Weekend breakfasts are a time for me to experiment with new recipes and old favorites; to cook things that I wouldn’t have time to make during the rush of a weekday; to indulge in some treats that wouldn’t necessarily be an everyday occurrence.
Especially during the holiday season, there’s something a little magical about a big breakfast with family near the lights of the Christmas tree. Bonus points if there are some flakes of snow that happen to be falling outside (but those big ol’ pretty flakes that don’t actually stick to the ground, lol).
This green bean quiche has been one of my go-to weekend breakfasts the last month. On a cold morning, this straight-from-the-oven breakfast is just perfection.
[Tweet “Looking for your next weekend brunch meal? Try this green bean quiche recipe!”]Is it the healthiest dish in the world? Nah. But I did make a few changes from standard recipes to make it a bit of a better-for-you option:
- Most times I’ve had quiche elsewhere, it tends to be stocked up with lots of ham or bacon, and the veggies are few and far between. Instead, I’ve loaded up this dish with a bunch of green beans. It might sound weird, but they taste so good in here. I still include some bacon for that salty, savory flavor – but only a few slices that are crumbled in throughout.
- Instead of half and half or cream, we’re going with 1% milk. I don’t skimp on the cheddar cheese, so you’ll still get a rich filling. Just fewer overall calories with the milk.
- Most recipes call for 3-4 eggs, but I use 5. I figure it adds a smidge of extra protein throughout.
Now, I might get some side eyes over here for using a store bought refrigerated pie crust. I mean, we all know they’re not really good for us. I’m not pretending that they are nutrient dense or anything.
But I love the rich, flaky dough when it comes to my quiche. If I wanted “crustless” quiche, I would just make egg muffins instead. No, no, my friends, if I’m going to eat quiche, I want the pie crust there in all its glory.
You could of course make your own, but obviously those store bought ones are nice for convenience.
But even with that pie crust, this quiche is still reasonable for anyone’s meal plan. When all is said and done, you’re eating a rich, delicious breakfast for 275 calories a serving. Count me in
Give it a try, and be sure to let me know what you think!
Green Bean Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store bought or homemade)
- 5 slices bacon
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups green beans, ends removed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 eggs
- 3/4 cup 1% milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Place pie crust in glass pie plate and set aside for now.
- Place the bacon in skillet. Turn heat to medium-high and cook bacon through, then remove from heat. (I recommend cooking to more on the well done side as you want to be able to chop/crumble this into the egg mixture). Set bacon aside on a paper towel lined plate to cool. When cool, chop or crumble into small pieces.
- Remove all but about 1-2 tbsp of bacon grease from the skillet. Place skillet with reserved bacon grease back on a burner and turn heat to medium. Add onion and green beans. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables start to get a bit tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir in the crumbled bacon as well as the green bean, onion, and garlic mixture. Finally, stir in the cheddar cheese.
- Pour this into the prepared pie crust. Bake at 400F for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through.
Notes
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Share with me: Do you ever get overwhelmed during the holiday season? Are you trying to slow down this season too? Do you love making weekend breakfasts for the family? What do you think about this green bean quiche?
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Quiche is one of my absolutely favourite brunch meals. This recipe looks awesome.
Right?! It’s like quintessential brunch food.
I love any type of quiche and now I’m adding this to brunch list!
Yay! I think the green beans usually (pleasantly) surprise people.
I do love quiche but never thought of using green beans. That’s a fun change of pace
It’s always good to mix things up with something different 🙂
I make swiss chard quiche and my family loves it. I bet they would love green bean quiche, too!
Ooooh, definitely need to try swiss chard sometime soon!
Yum! I may try to sneak this in with a green bean casserole too!
Yes! Yum!
I think that is a great weekend tradition you have with your family. A nice time to enjoy each other. The quiche looks great too!
Thanks so much summer. Family time is definitely a priority lately!
Quiche is one of my favourites! Have to try this recipe.
Hope you get a chance to give it a try!
This sounds like the perfect meal to wake up to! How delish!
Thanks Jessica 🙂
This is so pretty and tasty! I’d never thought about using green beans with eggs before. Great combo!
Thanks Julie! So glad you think it’s a great combo too!
I really need to read that book. I’m so hectic lately. I need to slow down. I totally get you with big family breakfast. We have that every weekend. It’s what keeps me sane, really 😉 I love this recipe. Quiche looks really delicious. Cheesy.. I love it hehe It’s a YUM!
You gotta have the cheese, right?! 😉 I always say it’s one of the top 3 foods I would never want to give up. Just so yummy.