Butternut, Carrot & Leek Quiche with Quinoa Crust

20 70 350
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 50 min 4
Butternut, Carrot & Leek Quiche with Quinoa Crust
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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 Collard greens (or Kale)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
1 tbsp Tahini
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Turmeric, powder
1 tsp Himalayan salt (or to taste)
1 tbsp Sage, fresh (chopped for garnish)

Instructions


1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 9-inch tart pan with coconut oil (or oil of choice).

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, and herbs.
  • Add the flax mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared tart pan using your hands. (or other available pan)
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Turn the oven heat down to 350 degrees F.


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 greens and stir until wilted. Remove pan from heat.
  • In a food processor, combine the remaining ingredients until very smooth.
  • Transfer creamy mixture to a bowl and stir in sautéed veggies. Spread the filling over the prepared crust and bake for about 35 minutes (the top should be golden).
  • Garnish with fresh sage. Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!



Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 350
Calories from fat 136
Calories from saturated fat 61
Total Fat 15.1 g
Saturated Fat 6.8 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 687 mg
Potassium 1059 mg
Total Carbohydrate 44 g
Dietary Fiber 12.6 g
Sugars 5.6 g
Protein 15.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.1
Meat Alternative 0.5
Vegetables 2.2

Energy sources


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