Butternut, Carrot & Leek Quiche

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 50 min 4
Butternut, Carrot & Leek Quiche
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Ingredients


1/4 cup Flaxseeds (ground)
1/4 cup Water, filtered
1 1/2 cup Quinoa, cooked (cook with vegetable broth for more flavour)
3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
1 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
2 tbsp Sage, fresh (chopped)
3 sprig Thyme, fresh (stemmed)
1 tbsp Coconut oil
3 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
1 cup Leek (finely chopped, light green and white parts only)
3 medium Carrots (diced small)
2 cup Butternut squash (diced small)
2 cup Baby spinach
6 large Egg
1/3 cup Oat Milk, Minor Figures Dairy (or dairy if you prefer)
1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
1 tbsp Sage, fresh (chopped for garnish)

Instructions


  1. Preheat the oven to 400F (204C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan with coconut oil.
  2. For the crust:
    • Combine the flax and water in a small bowl and set aside to thicken.
    • Stir together the cooked quinoa, nutritional yeast, coconut oil, sage, and thyme.
    • Add the flax mixture and mix until well combined.
    • Press the mixture into the prepared tart pan using your hands.
    • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven. 
    • Turn the oven heat down to 350F (177C).
  3. For the filling:
    • In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, leeks, carrots, and butternut squash.
    • Sauté, stirring frequently, until carrots and squash are tender (about 8-10 minutes).
    • Add spinach and stir until wilted. Remove pan from heat.
    • Add eggs & milk to a bowl and whisk until combined and frothy.  
    • Stir in sautéed veggies. 
    • Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for about 35 minutes (the top should be golden).
  4. Garnish with fresh sage. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. 

Enjoy!



Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 428
Calories from fat 192
Calories from saturated fat 85
Total Fat 21.3 g
Saturated Fat 9.4 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7 g
Cholesterol 325 mg
Sodium 781 mg
Potassium 1045 mg
Total Carbohydrate 43 g
Dietary Fiber 10.7 g
Sugars 7.0 g
Protein 21.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.1
Meat Alternative 1.2
Vegetables 2.6

Energy sources


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