Cauliflower-Crusted Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt divided
- 6 eggs divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cip feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 spears asparagus trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add the cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely crumbled.
- Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Place cooked cauliflower into a towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Discard liquid.
- Add the cauliflower to a bowl with 1 egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Press crust mixture evenly into tart plate, making sure to go up the sides of the plate.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 eggs, milk, crumbled feta cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus pieces and cook until slightly tender.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Place asparagus and spinach mixture on the bottom of the cooked cauliflower crust. Pour egg and cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle with green onions.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until quiche is set and slightly golden.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Jason Fung, MD
Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.
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