We’re in the thick of green season right now, and I can’t get enough chard and collard greens! You can use either for this recipe, but I’m going to advise against kale because it may be a bit too chewy.
This beautiful egg bake is crustless, but hearty with layered potatoes and Spring greens. I mixed in a bunch of vegan ‘imitation bacon bits’ to add a smokey flavor, but these little crunchy soy bits remind me of my childhood. My Mom used to dump fakey baco-bits all over our salads, and it took me years to realize that not ALL all salads had these little crunchy red bits on them. Ack!
Lacto Ovo Vegetarian – Serves 6-8
You Will Need
- One head of chard of collard greens – clean and pull leafy parts off stems.
- 4 white or red potatoes
- 1/2 cup cheese (any variety)
- 1/4 cup of baco bits
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup of low-fat milk
- olive oil to wilt greens and oil baking dish
How to Prepare
I used a large flat Corningware dish (10″). You may use a smaller quiche pan, but you may only need 6 eggs, so beat those LAST if you are using a smaller size.
Wilt greens in a saute’ pan and one tablespoon vegetable oil. It’s ok if the greens are still wet from washing. When greens look a bit cooked through, turn off heat.
In a stock pot, boil SLICED potatoes (about 1/4″ thick) until a fork can puncture easily. Drain and cool.
Layer potatoes and greens in a greased quiche pan. Mix imitation soy bacon bits ( I found mine at Sprouts) into 8 mixed eggs with milk. Beat until smooth.
Pour over the vegetable layers and top with cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. The top
should be toasty – start checking on it at the 30-minute mark.
Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. I love to put a big dollop of spicy jalapeno jelly next to it – and eat! Enjoy!
