Eggstravagant Lunchtime Delight—Lunch for 2
“Eggstravagant Lunchtime Delight” is a French-inspired lunch dish featuring eggs as the star ingredient. This recipe combines the simplicity of eggs with the sophistication of French cuisine, resulting in a delightful and satisfying midday meal. Enjoy this egg-centric dish for a truly extravagant lunch experience.
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Using your oven mitts, place the pre-made pie crust into the 9-inch pie dish and set aside
- In a large bowl, crack open the 4 large eggs
- Add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the eggs in the bowl
- Use a whisk to beat the mixture until it is well combined and set aside
- Place a medium skillet on the stove over medium heat
- Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt completely
- Once melted, add the finely chopped small onion to the skillet
- Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes
- Add minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant
- Add chopped baby spinach to skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes then remove from heat
- Spread this cooked mixture evenly over the bottom of your pie crust in the dish
- Pour your whisked egg mixture over this layer in your pie crust ensuring it covers all ingredients evenly
- Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese on top of this egg layer evenly using a cheese grater if needed for additional grating
- Place your pie dish into preheated oven using oven mitts and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until quiche is lightly golden and set in center when gently shaken with mitts on If edges of crust are browning too quickly, cover them with foil during baking process
- Remove from oven with mitts on and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chives on top just before serving’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of radicchio, chopped
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground coffee
- Increase the black pepper to 1/2 tsp
- Replace Gruyère cheese with matured blue cheese, 1/2 cup grated
- Add a garnish of 1 tbsp chopped fresh dandelion greens just before serving’
🧂 Salty
- Increase the salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 tsp of sea salt flakes on top before serving
- Add 1/4 cup of diced ham to the skillet with the onion
- Replace unsalted butter with salted butter
- Increase Gruyère cheese to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese on top before baking.
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the egg mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar to the egg mixture
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 3/4 cup of goat cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of pickled capers to the spinach and onion mixture
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of white wine vinegar over the quiche just before serving’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Increase black pepper to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to egg mixture
- Add 2 finely chopped jalapenos to skillet with onions
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of caramelized onions
- Replace the Gruyère cheese with a sweet, nutty cheese like Emmental
- Add 1/4 cup of sweet red bell pepper, finely chopped
- Add 1 tsp of honey to the egg mixture
- Replace the baby spinach with baby kale for a slightly sweeter taste’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped mushrooms to the skillet with the onions
- Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to the egg mixture
- Replace Gruyère cheese with Parmesan cheese
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce to the egg mixture’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Chardonnay: The buttery notes in this wine complement the creaminess of the quiche and the Gruyère cheese
- Sancerre: This French white wine has high acidity that cuts through the richness of the dish, and its citrus notes pair well with the fresh herbs
- Kir Royale: This French cocktail made from crème de cassis topped with champagne adds a festive touch, and its fruity sweetness balances the savory flavors of the dish’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘French Lemonade: The tangy and sweet flavor of the lemonade will complement the richness of the eggs and cheese
- Sparkling Water with a Twist of Lime: The effervescence and slight acidity will cleanse the palate, enhancing each bite of the quiche
- Chilled Mint Tea: The refreshing mint flavor will balance out the creaminess of the dish, providing a light contrast’
🥓 Keto
- Remove pre-made pie crust (9 inch)
- Replace 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese with 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese to increase fat content
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bacon for additional protein and fat content
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup Feta cheese
- Add 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Replace butter with 2 tbsp olive oil
- Replace parsley and chives with 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Add 1/2 tsp dried oregano
🥑 Paleo
- Remove 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Replace 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 tbsp ghee
- Remove 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese
- Remove 1 pre-made pie crust (9 inch)
- Add 1/2 cup almond flour
- Add 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Add 1/4 tsp sea salt for the new crust.
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1/2 cup of smoked salmon, chopped
- Add 1 tbsp of capers
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 4 large eggs with 1 cup of silken tofu
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- Replace 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Replace 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup vegan cheese alternative
- Use a vegan pre-made pie crust instead of the regular pre-made pie crust
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian-friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- Remove heavy cream
- Remove unsalted butter
- Replace with 1/2 cup of full-fat coconut milk
- Replace with 2 tbsp of ghee
- Remove Gruyère cheese
- Remove pre-made pie crust (9 inch)
- Add 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
- Add 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers
- Add 1 medium-sized sweet potato, thinly sliced and pre-baked for the crust
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup of almond milk
- Add 1/4 cup of flaxseeds
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup of feta cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Replace pre-made pie crust with a homemade whole grain pie crust
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace the pre-made pie crust with a gluten-free pie crust
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove heavy cream
- Replace with 1/2 cup of lactose-free milk
- Remove Gruyère cheese
- Replace with 1/2 cup of lactose-free cheese, grated
- Remove onion
- Replace with 1/4 cup of green bell pepper, finely chopped
- Remove garlic
🩸 Diabetes
- ‘Remove the pre-made pie crust
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup of skim milk
- Decrease unsalted butter to 1 tbsp
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/4 cup of low-fat cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped tomatoes’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace the pre-made pie crust with a gluten-free pie crust
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace 4 large eggs with 2 large eggs and 4 egg whites
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- Decrease unsalted butter to 1 tbsp
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/4 cup low-fat cheese
- Replace pre-made pie crust with whole wheat pie crust
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace 4 large eggs with 2 large eggs and 4 egg whites
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- Replace 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Replace 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese with 1/4 cup low-fat cheese
- Add 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- Remove pre-made pie crust and replace with whole wheat pie crust’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove salt
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup of low-fat milk
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup of low-sodium cheese
- Increase baby spinach to 1.5 cups’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace 4 large eggs with 1 large egg and 3 egg whites
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup skim milk
- Decrease unsalted butter to 1 tbsp
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup low-fat cheese’
🦠 Immune System
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup of almond milk
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- Increase baby spinach to 2 cups
- Add 1 tbsp of grated ginger
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup lactose-free cheese
- Replace pre-made pie crust with a gluten-free pie crust (9 inch)
- Decrease the garlic to 1 clove, minced
- Remove onion’
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove salt
- Replace heavy cream with non-dairy creamer
- Replace Gruyère cheese with low-sodium cheese
- Decrease unsalted butter to 1 tbsp
- Increase baby spinach to 1.5 cups
- Add 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 tbsp olive oil
- Replace 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup lactose-free cheese
🍺 Liver Disease
- Remove heavy cream
- Replace with 1/2 cup of almond milk
- Decrease unsalted butter to 1 tbsp
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/4 cup of low-fat cheese
- Remove pre-made pie crust
- Replace with homemade whole wheat pie crust
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup of whole milk
- Replace Gruyère cheese with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
- Ensure eggs are well-cooked to avoid any risk of salmonella poisoning
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure through the charming streets of Paris, I stumbled upon a quaint little café tucked away in a cobblestone alley. The aroma of buttery pastries and rich coffee lured me in, but it was their signature dish that truly stole my heart – an egg-centric delight that was both simple and sophisticated. Inspired by this French egg lunch recipe, I decided to recreate it in my own kitchen and share it with you all. Voila! The Eggstravagant Lunchtime Delight was born.
This delightful recipe serves two, making it perfect for an intimate brunch or a light yet satisfying lunch. While this isn’t one for our vegan recipes or dairy free meals enthusiasts, it’s an absolute must-try for those who appreciate the elegance of French cuisine recipes and the comfort of easy lunch recipes.
Our Eggstravagant Lunchtime Delight features 4 large eggs as the star ingredient, combined with 1/2 cup heavy cream for a creamy texture that’s simply divine. A dash of salt and black pepper adds just the right amount of seasoning, while 2 tbsp unsalted butter gives our dish its rich flavor base. We then add finely chopped onion and minced garlic cloves for a hint of aromatic goodness. The addition of chopped baby spinach not only adds color but also provides a nutritious twist to this gourmet egg dish. And let’s not forget about the Gruyère cheese – its nutty flavor perfectly complements our homemade quiche recipe. To finish off, we sprinkle fresh parsley and chives on top for that extra pop of freshness.
To start your Eggstravagant Lunchtime Delight journey, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place your pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish – because who said homemade French cuisine can’t be quick and easy? In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined; this will form the creamy base for our Spinach and Gruyère Quiche. Then sauté onions in melted butter until translucent before adding garlic cloves and baby spinach to create our flavorful filling layer – this is where your kitchen starts smelling like heaven! Pour your whisked egg mixture over the cooked veggies in your pie crust before sprinkling grated Gruyère cheese on top evenly – because there’s no such thing as too much cheese! Bake until golden perfection is achieved (about 25-30 minutes), let cool slightly before serving with fresh herbs sprinkled on top.
There you have it – an Eggstravagant Lunchtime Delight straight from TheKitchen.ai to yours! This French-inspired quiche is sure to impress at any lunch gathering or even just as an indulgent treat for yourself on those lazy Sunday afternoons when you want something special but easy to prepare at home.
Remember: good food doesn’t have to be complicated – sometimes all you need are some quality ingredients, a little bit of time, and lots of love! Bon appétit!
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