
Bacon, Spinach and Bell Pepper Quiche
Blood Sugar: LowServings: 6Preparation Time: 30minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin AVitamin CFolateMagnesium
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
269kcal
Sugar
2g
Fat
18g
Fiber
2g
Sat fat
10g
Protein
11g
Carbs
15g
Sodium
480mg
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp melted Coconut oil
- 240g / 8.47oz Almond flour
- 1 large organic Egg
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 cored, seeded, and thinly sliced Red bell peppers
- ¾ cup lightly packed, thinly sliced Baby spinach
- ¾ cup grated Cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- 3 large organic Eggs
- 1 cup / 8fl oz Heavy cream
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 240g / 8.47oz Almond flour
- 1 large organic Egg
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 cored, seeded, and thinly sliced Red bell peppers
- ¾ cup lightly packed, thinly sliced Baby spinach
- ¾ cup grated Cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- 3 large organic Eggs
- 1 cup / 8fl oz Heavy cream
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Mix together 240g (8.47oz) almond flour, 50g (1 large organic) egg, 28g (2 tbsp) melted coconut oil, and 6g (1 tsp) kosher salt in a bowl until fully combined.
3. Press the dough into the pie plate and bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven but leave it on.
4. Fry 4 slices of bacon until crisp, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then sauté 300g (2) cored, seeded, and thinly sliced red bell peppers in the same pan for 5-7 minutes until tender.
5. Crack 150g (3 large organic) eggs into a bowl, add 240g (1 cup) heavy cream, 1.5g (¼ tsp) kosher salt, 1.5g (¼ tsp) black pepper, and 2.5g (1 tsp) onion powder, and whisk to combine.
6. Transfer the sautéed bell peppers to the baked crust, top with 20g (¾ cup) lightly packed, thinly sliced baby spinach, then 90g (¾ cup) grated cheddar or Gruyère cheese, and crumbled bacon.
7. Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
8. Bake for 35-38 minutes until the top is golden and eggs are set. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
2. Mix together 240g (8.47oz) almond flour, 50g (1 large organic) egg, 28g (2 tbsp) melted coconut oil, and 6g (1 tsp) kosher salt in a bowl until fully combined.
3. Press the dough into the pie plate and bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven but leave it on.
4. Fry 4 slices of bacon until crisp, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then sauté 300g (2) cored, seeded, and thinly sliced red bell peppers in the same pan for 5-7 minutes until tender.
5. Crack 150g (3 large organic) eggs into a bowl, add 240g (1 cup) heavy cream, 1.5g (¼ tsp) kosher salt, 1.5g (¼ tsp) black pepper, and 2.5g (1 tsp) onion powder, and whisk to combine.
6. Transfer the sautéed bell peppers to the baked crust, top with 20g (¾ cup) lightly packed, thinly sliced baby spinach, then 90g (¾ cup) grated cheddar or Gruyère cheese, and crumbled bacon.
7. Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
8. Bake for 35-38 minutes until the top is golden and eggs are set. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
28% of RDI
Magnesium
65% of RDI
Vitamin C
26% of RDI
Omega 3
2% of RDI
Vitamin A
2% of RDI
Calcium
18% of RDI
Folate
35% of RDI
Good to know
You can use turkey bacon for a healthier alternative. Ensure the quiche is cooled for at least 15 minutes before slicing to set properly.
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