The Best Gluten-Free Quiche (so easy!)

Why you will love this recipe: 

• The taste! This gluten-free quiche is bursting with flavour from the combination of asparagus, smoked salmon, green onion and spices. It's a complete meal the whole family will love.
• It is simple and easy to make and only requires a few minutes of hands on time to prepare.
• This homemade quiche is made with a frozen pie crust to make your prep even easier.
• This is such a good quiche for the spring and summer months, because of how light but incredibly filling it is. It's also perfect to serve for brunch, or for special occasions like Mother's Day, Easter or Father's Day.
• This gluten-free quiche makes great leftovers and is perfect for meal prep. 
• Besides being gluten free this quiche recipe is also dairy free. It can easily be made vegetarian too.

Ingredients and substitutions:

For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Gluten-free pie crust - the key to any great quiche is a flaky pie crust. This quiche recipe uses a frozen store-bought pie crust to make it really easy to make. You can also use a homemade gluten-free pie crust or a regular pie crust if you are not gluten free. 
• Eggs - I recommend using large eggs and room temperature eggs for best results. I prefer to use pasture raised eggs if possible.
• Coconut milk - to help the eggs become light and fluffy and help create the perfect quiche texture. If you are not dairy free, you can use milk or cream instead. I recommend using full fat coconut milk rather than low fat coconut milk for the best flavour and texture.
• Asparagus and green onions - these vegetables give this gluten-free quiche the most delicious taste. Feel free to swap them for other veggies that you have in your fridge. Spinach, broccoli, red pepper, and white or yellow onions would all be great. 
• Smoked salmon - smoked salmon is used as part of the quiche filling. Not only does it taste amazing but it is full of healthy fats. Feel free to swap the salmon for other filling ingredients such as chopped ham, turkey, or bacon. Or you can simply omit the meat entirely to make this quiche vegetarian. 
• Capers - capers and smoked salmon go so well together!
• Seasonings - sea salt and ground black pepper are the only spices you need to flavour this easy quiche.

Variations and add ins: 

• If you don't like smoked salmon feel free to swap it for another protein of your choice. Other delicious options include ham, cooked bacon, chicken or turkey. 
• Instead of asparagus other vegetable options include broccoli or spinach to make this gluten-free quiche.
• Instead of green onion you could use white onion, yellow onion, chives or shallots to make this gluten-free quiche.
• Want to change up the flavour even more? You can add sliced black olives or even a few sun-dried tomatoes to this quiche recipe. 
• Feel free to add 1/4 cup of dairy free or regular shredded cheese to the egg mixture if desired. Both cheddar cheese and mozerella cheese would work.
• If you tolerate dairy you can swap the coconut milk for milk or cream. 
• Instead of coconut oil you can use olive oil, bacon fat, vegan butter, butter, or avocado oil to cook the onion and asparagus.
• You can cook the quiche pie crust in the aluminum pie plate it comes in or transfer it to your own pie dish. 

How to make gluten-free quiche:

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and let the frozen pie crust thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes.

2. Step 2: In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, salt and pepper, and the capers if you are using them. Then set the bowl aside. 

3. Step 3: In a large frying pan or large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil, then add the chopped green onion and fry for a couple of minutes until it's tender. Then add the chopped asparagus and cook for 5 minutes or until the asparagus is the texture you prefer.

4. Step 4: Next, add in the smoked salmon to the pan and cook for 1 - 2 minutes, to warm the salmon. 

5. Step 5: Transfer the cooked green onion, asparagus, and smoked salmon to the pie crust and spread it out evenly.

6. Step 6: Pour the egg mixture over top of the salmon and veggies and bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the crust is golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes, then cut it into your desired sized pieces and enjoy!

How to serve this gluten-free quiche:

This quiche is best served warm and can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It can be eaten any time but is also great to serve on special occasions or holidays like Easter, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

This quiche can be served on its own or with side dishes such as a side kale apple salad, bacon, fresh fruit, gluten-free blueberry pancakes, grain free waffles or Italian sausages in the air fryer.

How to store:

Store any leftover gluten-free quiche in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

I don't recommend trying to freeze quiche because the cooked eggs get a weird texture when you thaw them.