Savor the flavors of spring time, and do your body some good with our Spring Vegetable Prosciutto Quiche made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Packed with fiber-rich veggies and complete protein from eggs, prosciutto, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir, this quiche is a terrific savory dish to prepare for brunch or breakfast, or it can be turned into easy leftovers for lunch and dinner.
This one pan recipe is a great example of how easy cooking with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese can be. Our probiotic kefir can be used in replacement to milk, buttermilk, and oil in many recipes you might not think of. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a magical ingredient to keep on hand to add protein to recipes in a jiffy. Our farmer cheese is thicker and smoother in texture than cottage cheese, and it’s free of added salt and sugar making it ultra versatile.
Here in this easy quiche recipe, our kefir and farmer cheese truly shine, as they transform the recipe into a soft, fluffy egg dish that comes together easily and is filling without being heavy.
The earthy flavors of the veggies combined with the umami, savory notes of eggs and prosciutto combine wonderfully with our kefir’s slightly tangy flavor and our farmer cheese’s richness, ensuring this recipe hits multiple flavor notes that are sure to delight any palate. You can use different veggies in this recipe, so don’t let our choices limit you. Many different vegetables can work here, and their prebiotic fiber is a terrific pairing to our kefir and farmer cheese’s natural protein for a well-balanced meal.
Find our kefir and farmer cheese at a store near you here, or shop online to enjoy this Spring Vegetable Prosciutto Quiche with us!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and th
Prep Time: 1 hour Servings: 10-12 slicesIngredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour (not almond meal)
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- **or try our Whole Milk Plain Kefir for a richer flavor
- 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped asparagus tips and pieces (about 1 inch) - avoid the bottoms with hard stems
- 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen and slightly thawed)
- 2-3 thin slices of prosciutto or 1/3 cup chopped mushrooms if vegetarian
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- Garnishes: 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley and/or tarragon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), and line a 9 inch pie pan lightly with oil such as avocado, olive, or coconut oil, or use parchment paper. Set aside.
- Prepare the crust: Mix almond flour, olive oil, egg, and salt until combined. Press into a 9-inch pie dish evenly on the bottom and up the sides. Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
- Prepare the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the asparagus, peas, shallot, garlic, and prosciutto (or mushrooms if vegetarian) in a pan for 5 minutes until the veggies are tender, but well-cooked. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Lifeway Kefir, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble everything together: Spread the sautéed vegetable mixture from step 3 into the prepared crust from step 2.
- Pour the kefir egg mixture from step 4 on top of the vegetable mixture in the crust. Bake it for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Once it comes out of the oven, add the freshly chopped parsley and/or tarragon; they will wilt slightly since it's still warm.
- Let the quiche rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. This recipe makes 8-12 slices, depending on how large each slice is.*
- *Be sure to store the leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving for the best flavor. This recipe will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge if you have leftovers.
