Celebrate King Charles' coronation with this single-serving Crustless Coronation Quiche. Easy to make with American kitchen staples. Enjoy!
Today we're sharing a royal treat for those who cook for themselves! This single-serving crustless Coronation Quiche is not only simple and satisfying, but it also has a regal touch. Adapted from a recipe personally chosen by King Charles for his upcoming Coronation in England, this delightful quiche features eggs, cream, cheese, beans, and spinach. This quiche is perfect for those who want to celebrate the occasion, even if they're cooking just for one!
What Is Coronation Quiche?
Coronation Quiche is a delicious and savory dish that pays homage to the grandeur and elegance of the British monarchy. This crustless version is a low-carb twist on a traditional quiche, made with simple yet flavorful ingredients that can easily be found in any American kitchen.
What Is The Origin And History Of Coronation Recipes?
The tradition of creating special dishes or recipes for coronation celebrations in England dates back centuries. These coronation recipes are often chosen to mark the significance of the event and showcase the grandeur and sophistication of the monarchy. They are typically prepared for lavish banquets, which are an integral part of the coronation ceremonies, allowing the newly crowned monarch to share a meal with their most distinguished guests.
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy to make: With only a few ingredients and simple instructions, you'll have a delectable quiche in no time. We adapted the original Coronation Quiche recipe to include ingredients found in most American kitchens. If you'd like the version from Buckingham Palace, here is their quiche recipe.
- Perfectly portioned: Designed specifically for one person, this recipe is specially designed for one serving, so you won't have to worry about leftovers.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, this small Coronation Quiche is a healthy and satisfying meal option.
- Recipe doubles well: This easy quiche recipe yields one generous serving. If you'd like to make "Coronation Quiche For Two" or to simply have leftovers for another meal, simply double the ingredient amounts.
Coronation Quiche Ingredients
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
See below for ways to use leftover ingredients.
- Eggs: Use 2 large eggs.
- Heavy cream: To keep this a low-carb recipe, I recommend using heavy cream (double cream) or heavy whipping cream. Both of these ingredients are essentially the same - they both have over 36% milk fat, and the name often depends on the brand. Cream helps to create a rich and luxurious texture, but you can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk if desired.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese adds a classic flavor, but you can use other cheeses like Gruyère or Swiss for a different taste.
- Beans: In the original Coronation Quiche recipe, broad beans are used. Broad beans, also known as fava beans are not easily found here in America so, for convenience, I recommend using canned white beans like cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans or white northern beans instead.
- Tarragon: Use 1 ½ teaspoons of freshly chopped tarragon in this quiche recipe. Although I recommend using fresh tarragon in this recipe, you can use ⅛ teaspoon of dried tarragon instead.
- Spinach: Fresh baby spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients. You can also use other leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard.
- Salt and black pepper: Adds additional flavor.
- Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil in this easy Coronation Quiche recipe as well as in every other recipe on One Dish Kitchen that calls for olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil. It is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. Because of the way extra virgin olive oil is made, it retains a more true olive taste. It also contains more of the vitamins and minerals found in olives. It's my favorite type of olive oil to use but you may use a lighter olive oil instead.
- Crust: This is a crustless quiche recipe. If you would like to make Coronation Quiche with a pie crust, use our single-serving pie crust recipe.
This is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why I used them. For the full recipe please scroll down to the recipe box at the bottom of the post.
How To Make Coronation Quiche
These step-by-step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make Coronation Quiche. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Heat the oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook, stirring frequently until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add the beans to the pan and heat, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
Pro Tip: Whisking together the eggs and cream together slightly before adding in the other ingredients helps to make a fluffier quiche.
- Stir in the cheese and chopped tarragon. Next, fold in the spinach and bean mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly buttered 5x5-inch baking dish and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the quiche is puffed and golden. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before eating.
Expert Tips
- Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information and ingredient substitutions within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your quiche comes out perfectly every time. This Coronation Quiche comes together quickly so it's a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
- Customize your quiche by adding cooked and crumbled bacon or other vegetables you may have on hand.
- Bake the quiche in a 5x5 inch baking dish that has a base area of 25 square inches. You can also use a 4x6-inch baking dish that has a base area of 24 square inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you'd like to make a larger quiche to serve two or three people, bake it in a 6.5x6.5 inch baking dish. This dish can be found on our Store page.
Yes! Our crustless Coronation Quiche recipe is gluten-free.
Absolutely! Use non-dairy cheddar shreds and plant-based milk instead of regular cheese and cream.
The success of this dish depends on the size of the baking dish you use. We recommend using a 5x5-inch baking dish.
Storage
- To store: Cover the quiche and keep it in the refrigerator. It should be eaten within 3 days.
- To freeze before baking: Mix the ingredients together and pour the mixture into a zip-top freezer bag. Thaw the quiche filling in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before baking. When you are ready to bake your quiche pour the quiche filling into the dish. Bake as recommended in the quiche recipe.
- To freeze after baking: Cook the quiche as directed and allow it to cool. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and freeze. When you are ready to reheat the quiche, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and then place the quiche in a 350° F oven and heat for 20 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your vegetarian Coronation Quiche with a simple salad or a bowl of soup. For dessert, consider enjoying a single serving lime posset or a Knickerbocker Glory.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this modified version of King Charles' Coronation Quiche recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
- Beans: White Bean Soup, White Chicken Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Minestrone Soup, Chili Mac
- Spinach: Creamed Spinach, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Spinach Manicotti, Tuscan Chicken, Stuffed Peppers
- Cheese: Chicken Tetrazzini, Cheesy Baked Eggs, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Beer Bread
- Eggs: Chess Pie, Buttermilk Pancakes, Morning Glory Muffins, Breakfast Sandwich, Pasta Carbonara
- Cream: Chicken Marsala, French Silk Pie, Alfredo Sauce, Cream Scones, Mashed Potatoes
- Onions: Smothered Pork Chops, Philly Cheesesteak, French Onion Soup, Corn Casserole, Pico de Gallo
- Garlic: Shrimp Etouffee, Pork Stir Fry, Mushroom Casserole, Shrimp Fettuccine, Tzatziki Sauce
- Olive Oil: Jerk Chicken, Chicken Piccata, Vegetable Casserole, Caprese Salad, Cashew Chicken
Other Single Serving Quiche Recipes
- Crustless Quiche Lorraine
- Crustless Pizza Quiche
- Crustless Spinach Quiche
- Crustless Quiche With Tomatoes And Pesto
- Roasted Potato And Asparagus Crustless Quiche
- Goat Cheese And Prosciutto Crustless Quiche
For more information on the cooking and baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page.
For examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen, please visit our Store page.
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Recipe
Crustless Coronation Quiche For One
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 cup baby spinach , packed
- ½ cup canned white northern beans (cannellini beans or white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh chopped tarragon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add the beans to the pan and heat, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cheese and chopped tarragon. Next, fold in the spinach and bean mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly buttered 5x5-inch baking dish and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the quiche is puffed and golden. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
- Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your quiche comes out perfectly every time. This Coronation Quiche comes together quickly so it's a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
- Customize your quiche by adding cooked and crumbled bacon or other vegetables you may have on hand.
- Bake the quiche in a 5x5 inch baking dish that has a base area of 25 square inches. You can also use a 4x6-inch baking dish that has a base area of 24 square inches.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Carol says
When I pulled it out of the oven I thought I would have two meals--nope! It was so good that I ate the whole thing in one sitting and didn't feel the least remorseful over it. It was so good and so very easy to make. After a couple of hours I was able to treat myself to a couple of bites of your Strawberry Crumble to which I'd added some rhubarb. Good eats!
J. Hegyi says
Great recipe.