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Crustless Crab Quiche with Asparagus

Crustless Crab Quiche with Asparagus
This crustless crab quiche with asparagus is simply delicious and so easy to make! With lumps of real crab meat, it's a great dish to enjoy any time of day.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup egg substitute
  • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk baking mix
  • ¾ cup fat-free half and half
  • 1 cup asparagus, (cut into 1-inch pieces and cooked until crisp-tender)
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, (low-sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon onion, (finely minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces jumbo lump crab, (picked over to remove all shell)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg substitute.
    3 large eggs, ¾ cup egg substitute
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking mix and half and half.
    ½ cup low-fat buttermilk baking mix, ¾ cup fat-free half and half
  • Add the baking mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the cooked and chopped asparagus, cheese, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
    1 cup asparagus, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1 tablespoon onion, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Gently stir in the crab, taking care not to break up the lumps.
    12 ounces jumbo lump crab
  • Pour the mixture into prepared pie plate.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Remove from the oven and set the pie pan to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings.
If possible, use jumbo lump crab rather than high-carb imitation crab.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Slices will reheat well in the microwave.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Crustless Crab Quiche with Asparagus
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
135
mg
45
%
Sodium
 
354
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0
g
0
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
9
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.