Cauliflower Quiche

Cauliflower quiche made with a creamy white sauce and green onions is a bright yellow dish thanks to turmeric and curry added to the mix.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
• 5 large eggs, or more to taste
• 1 cup half-and-half, or more to taste
• 1 pinch curry powder, or to taste
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Blend cauliflower, mushrooms, and green onions in a blender under chopped, yet still chunky.

Step 4

Separate egg yolks and egg whites into 2 separate bowls. Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until medium peaks form.

Step 5

Combine half-and-half, butter, and flour together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until white sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.

Step 6

Stir white sauce, Parmesan cheese, cauliflower mixture, egg yolks, turmeric, salt, pepper, and curry powder together in a bowl; gently fold in egg whites using a spatula or wide knife. Pour egg mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle paprika over egg mixture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes.