Best 7 Rainbow Chard Quiche Recipes

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Preparing a delectable rainbow chard quiche is an art that combines vibrant colors, savory flavors, and a delightful texture. This versatile dish is a perfect fusion of fresh vegetables, creamy custard, and a flaky crust, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-infused variation, embarking on this culinary journey will unveil a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With careful selection of ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity, you can craft a quiche that's both visually stunning and bursting with flavor.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RAINBOW QUICHE



Rainbow Quiche image

With plenty of veggies and a creamy egg-cheese filling, this tasty quiche gets rave reviews every time I make it! -Lilith Fury, Adena, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup small fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet orange pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll pie crust onto a lightly floured surface, roll to a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; trim and flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion, mushrooms, broccoli and peppers until mushrooms are lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly., Whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust; top with spinach and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Pour in egg mixture., Bake quiche on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. (Cover edge loosely with foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning.) Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRUSTLESS SWISS CHARD QUICHE



Crustless Swiss Chard Quiche image

I have been working on perfecting the perfect crustless quiche recipe for years. I always use spinach, but I bought some Rainbow Swiss Chard at the local farmer's market today, and I thought I'd give it a try in quiche. I used Rainbow Chard (pink/yellow/white/orange stems---- BEAUTIFUL), but you can use any chard (or try substituting other greens) I do notice that fresh greens give a much better taste than frozen greens though!

Provided by Keeferop

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 1 quiche, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion
1/2 bunch swiss chard
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese
4 eggs
1 cup skim milk
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Wash and dry swiss chard. Cut off the very ends of the stems. Roughly chop (leaving stems intact) the chard.
  • Add onion and Chard to the oil and saute until stems are tender (do not overcook). Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, grate 2.5 cups of cheese. Use whatever varieties you want/have. Be creative! I used Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan, and Cojito.
  • Wisk eggs. Add milk and cheese. Fold in the onion/chard mixture. Add salt & pepper to taste, if necessary.
  • Pour into a pie dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and no liquid seeps when you poke it with a knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 116.2, Sodium 446.2, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 11.8

RAINBOW-CHARD QUICHE



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Chard leaves turn rich and tender when cooked; here, the mild stems provide a vivid topping for a brunch quiche. To ensure that the phyllo dough does not become dry and brittle, thaw it completely in the refrigerator; keep it covered with a towel as you work.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard (14 ounces), leaves coarsely chopped, stems cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 phyllo sheets, thawed, each trimmed to an 11-inch square
10 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons harissa (available at kalustyans.com)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and chard leaves; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chard wilts and becomes tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely. Meanwhile, blanch chard stems in a pot of generously salted water until crisp-tender and more vibrant in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to another plate and let cool completely. Melt remaining 7 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Brush a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or straight-sided skillet with melted butter. Place 1 sheet of phyllo in pie plate; brush with more butter. Continue layering phyllo in overlapping concentric circles, brushing each layer with more butter. Transfer pie plate to rimmed baking sheet.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, cream, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. Spread chard-leaves mixture in phyllo crust; pour egg mixture over. Sprinkle nutmeg over top.
  • Bake until eggs begin to set at edges, about 25 minutes. Scatter chard stems evenly over top. Continue baking until eggs are set in center and puffed slightly and phyllo is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Stir together sour cream and harissa; serve with quiche.

GARDEN-FRESH RAINBOW CHARD



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Chard, a member of the beet family, is prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you greens with garlic and red onion. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 bunches rainbow Swiss chard, coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth and chard; cook and stir until chard is tender, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWISS CHARD QUICHE



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Vacherin Cheese is made in the Valais region of Switzerland - it is semi-hard, with a coarse, greasy brown rind and a pale yellow paste with a scattering of holes. It has a rich nutty flavour, a little like Italian fontina. Food.com must have never heard of Vacherin cheese (wouldn't let me list as such), so I listed as Fontina. The original recipe comes from the Seattle Times, March 2011.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 refrigerated pie crust (deep dish-Marie Callendars in the freezer section are pretty darn good)
4 slices bacon (laroons are prefered but bacon can be used or chopped)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
1 bunch swiss chard (tough stems removed-chopped)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
1 1/2 cups Fontina cheese (Vacherin Cheese-Shredded)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high , cook bacon until just turning cirspy (5 minute or so), if there is lots of grease, drain some off; add swiss chard and onions cook until tender, set aside to cool for 10 minute use a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, half and half, salt pepper and thyme.
  • Add shredded cheese to chard and bacon, transfer to prepared pie crust, pour the egg mixture into the crust, stir gently to eliminate any large clumps or air bubbles.
  • Bake for 20 minute at 400 degrees.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325, bake until center is set, about another 40 min, allow to cool for 15 minute before slicing.
  • Serve warm or cool.

LEMON-GARLIC RAINBOW CHARD



Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard image

I love greens, garlic, and lemon! This blends all three for an awesome-tasting side dish.

Provided by ISISILLUSION

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 bunches rainbow chard, trimmed and rinsed
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves. Cut the leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems, and cook for 3 minutes until the flavor of the garlic mellows and the stems begin to soften. Stir in the shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir, recover, and continue cooking until the chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 363.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHARD QUICHE



Chard Quiche image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Pastry for a 9-inch quiche
1 pound Swiss chard
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 cup dried currants
Cayenne pepper or hot sauce
Salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a nine-inch quiche pan with pastry. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Rinse the Swiss chard and chop it fine.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet, add the onion and saute until just turning golden. Add the Swiss chard and continue to saute about 10 minutes, until the Swiss chard has wilted. Stir in the currants and season with Cayenne pepper and salt. Spread the Swiss chard mixture into the prepared quiche pan.
  • Beat the eggs and mix with the cream and milk. Pour over the Swiss chard in the pan. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake about 40 minutes, until puffed and browned. Serve warm or cool.

Tips:

  • Use fresh rainbow chard: Fresh rainbow chard has the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh rainbow chard, you can use frozen or canned rainbow chard, but the flavor and texture will be slightly different.
  • Sauté the rainbow chard before adding it to the quiche: Sautéing the rainbow chard will help to soften it and remove some of the bitterness. You can sauté the rainbow chard in olive oil or butter, with or without garlic or onions.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in a quiche, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but some good options include Gruyère cheese, Swiss cheese, or cheddar cheese.
  • Don't overcook the quiche: The quiche is done when the center is just set. If you overcook the quiche, it will be dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Rainbow chard quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover rainbow chard. With its colorful appearance and delicious flavor, rainbow chard quiche is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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