When figuring out what to make for breakfast yesterday, since I was up so early, I had time to make quiche! I quickly discovered that I had broccoli that was on its last legs, and some Jimmy Dean sausage leftover from Easter that needed to be used up, as well as buttermilk – so quiche it was!
I love crustless quiche. Who needs the extra calories?
Crustless Sausage Broccoli Quiche (printer friendly version here)
Makes 4 servings (307 calories, 18.7 fat, 8 carbs, .8 fiber, 26.1 protein)
Ingredients
5 | ounces breakfast sausage |
1 1/2 | cups egg beaters |
4 | ounces broccoli, cooked |
2 | cloves garlic |
1 | cup buttermilk |
1/2 | cup skim milk |
1/2 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 | ounce goat cheese |
1 | ounce pepper jack cheese |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Cook garlic and breakfast sausage until cooked through and sausage is crumbled.
- Layer on bottom of pie plate. Chop cooked broccoli and make that the next layer.
- Whisk together the egg beaters, buttermilk, milk, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour into pie pan, sprinkle with shredded cheeses. Bake for 25-34 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is slightly browned.




I had 1 slice of the quiche with a 2 oz. slice of my rye bread:

I had lunch in two parts yesterday due to my work schedule. While its rare I eat processed foods, this wasn’t too bad. I found them at Big Lots – can’t beat the price! This package is 170 calories, I kicked it up with fresh sliced jalapeno 😀
The second part of my lunch was a giant grilled chicken salad – the star though was the Thai Peanut Sauce I got from Cory. I did make a couple changes – I left out the onions, added cilantro and a 1/2 tsp. of sriracha sauce. After I tasted it, I thought this would work well as a marinade too!
Thai Peanut Salad Dressing/Marinade Recipe (printer friendly version here)
Makes 4 servings, about 1/8 cup (68 calories, 5.4 fat, 2.2 carbs, .5 fiber, nd 2.4 protein)
Ingredients
3 | tablespoons water |
2 | tablespoons rice wine vinegar |
2 | tablespoons peanut butter |
1 | tablespoon soy sauce |
1 | teaspoon chili paste |
1 | teaspoon sesame oil
chopped fresh cilantro to taste |
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Use as salad dressing, or marinade.



Before work I marinated some steaks for Bahn Mi steak sandwiches. I’ve never seen this kind of steak before – it was really thin, but very flavorful!
My friend Cassie from work gave me this marinade – it was great!
Since I knew it would grill really fast, I got my side dish together. Have you ever had szechuan green beans in a restaurant? Holy cow, these are the best I’ve ever had. So spicy!

Szechuan Green Beans Recipe (printer friendly version here)
Makes 6 servings (60 calories, 1.4 fat, 9.1 carbs, 2.9 fiber, 2.3 protein)
Ingredients
1 | teaspoon vegetable oil |
1 | tablespoon garlic |
1/4 | cup soy sauce |
1 | ounce chili sauce |
1/4 | cup rice wine vinegar |
2 | tablespoons hoisin sauce |
1/2 | teaspoon sesame oil |
1 | teaspoon cilantro |
1 | pound green beans |
Directions
- Steam green beans until they are crisp tender.
- Add oil to pan and add garlic and cook for about 1 minute; quickly add soy sauce, chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin, sesame oil and cilantro. Cook for 2 minutes, until sauce starts to thicken up.
- Toss dressing with green beans and serve.

My sandwich pulled together: I scooped out my bread to make it 2 ounces and then toasted it on the grill:
I tossed my cucumbers, carrot ribbons and cilantro in about a teaspoon of the szechuan sauce from the green beans.


Dinner comes in at 392 calories, 49 carbs, 32 protein, 7.1 fat and 5.6 fiber. After dinner, Tony and I enjoyed sitting outside last night – it was so warm!
Stats for Thursday:
- 45 minute Bob of Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD
- 1460 calories, 136 carbs, 105 protein, 55 fat and 18.5 fiber
I finally watched Biggest Loser from Tuesday! Was I the only one who was crying when Sunshine’s dad won her the car??!!
Happy Friday – hope it’s a good one!
Ummm…..yup, I pretty much just want to come eat at your house for the day – everything sounds really good.
I actually just bought a package of that soup but just for the noodles. I am going to attempt fresh spring rolls and needed clear rice noodles. I figured these were way cheaper and I didn’t need a ton 😀
Your quiches always look fabulous!! Is that the same thing as a frittata?? I need to look that up!
Ooh, I’ve never tried banh mi before, and yours look so good!
I’m also a huge fan of crustless quiche, though I usually call it a “fritatta”. 😉 Looks yum!
LOVE that quiche! your blog always makes me drool!
Okay, Biz, I’m making quiche soon! Definitely! You’ve convinced me.
Mmm, what a yummy quiche! I’m a huge fan of broccoli and eggs together.
Kerstin – I was going to e-mail you – I just saw you on FoodTV on the Ultimate Recipe Showdown – not sure if that was a new or old show though, but how cool!
oh man this all looks sooo good! I haven’t had dinner yet and I’m drooling 🙂 I’ve never seen that fiery peanut butter, interesting. And that quiche and steak mmmm!!!! Have a good weekend
I’ll have to keep my eye out for that fiery peanut butter. Sounds like a pantry staple that would be great for so many dishes.
Peanut butter with spices? That is crazy! I would love to try that sometime! And I am definitely saving that peanut dressing recipe! I love anything peanut butter!
Thanks for sharing the Schezwan Green Beans recipe–I often am at a loss for what to serve with Asian meals!