Spinach, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Quiche

Spinach, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Quiche

Ingredients for Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg


Ingredients for Quiche

  • 8 oz. button mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 10oz. box frozen spinach, thawed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 oz. blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar
  • Salt and pepper


Instructions for crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Mix the almond flour, Parmesan salt and egg in a small bowl
  • Press the almond flour in a 8 inch pie dish or tin
  • Bake the crust for 12 minutes
  • Remove from oven (keep oven on)


Instructions for quiche

  • Squeeze the excess moisture from the thawed spinach. Rinse any dirt or debris from the mushrooms, then slice thinly. Mince the garlic.
  • Add the mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a non-stick skillet sprayed lightly with non-stick spray . Sauté the mushrooms and garlic until the mushrooms are soft and all of their moisture has evaporated away (5-7 minutes).
  • Place the sautéed mushrooms on top of the cooked crust, followed by the crumbled blue cheese crumbles.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, spinach and Parmesan. Season lightly with pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the mushrooms and blue cheese.. Top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar.
  • Place the pie dish or pie tin on a baking sheet for easy transfer in and out of the oven. Bake the quiche for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Cut into six slices and serve.


Estimated Nutrition per serving:

Calories: 266, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 2g


Enjoy!

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