Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust (DF)

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24 min 1 h 4
Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust (DF)
Health Highlights
The simple, scalloped shell made from thinly sliced rounds of sweet potatoes make this version of a popular brunch (or supper) dish gluten-free.

Ingredients


1 spray (about 1/3 second) Olive oil cooking spray (more as needed)
2 medium potato Sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1/8-in.-thick slices)
1 tsp Canola oil
1/2 cup slices Sweet onion
142 gm Spinach (bag fresh baby)
1/2 cup Almond milk, unsweetened (plain)
1/4 tsp Salt (kosher)
1/4 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
1/4 cup Nutritional yeast (or Dairy free cheese of choice)
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (crushed)
6 large Egg (large)
2 large egg Egg white

Instructions


  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
  2. Layer sweet potatoes in slightly overlapping concentric circles on bottom and upsides of plate, cutting slices in half to fit (rounded side up) around the sides. Coat potatoes with cooking spray.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are slightly tender.
  4. Place pan on a wire rack. Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add oil and onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add spinach; sauté 3 minutes. remove from head; cool.
  6. Combine milk, and next 6 ingredients (through egg whites) in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.
  7. Arrange spinach mixture in crust; pour egg mixture over spinach. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes or until egg mixture is set.
  8. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 8 wedges.

Notes:

This is a wonderful brunch recipe to share with family and friends. Get the kids involved by having them help with cracking and separating  the egg yolks from the whites.

Choose potatoes with comparable diameters to create uniform slices for the easy-to-make crust. A mandoline makes slicing quick and precise, but a sharp chef's knife will work too. You can also slice the potatoes in the food processor by using the slicing blade.

Enjoy this dish with a big bowl of fruit or as side to salad. For active individuals, increase the carbohydrate content with a side of roasted potatoes or left over rice.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 242
Calories from fat 90
Calories from saturated fat 25.5
Total Fat 10.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.8 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.4 g
Cholesterol 325 mg
Sodium 399 mg
Potassium 855 mg
Total Carbohydrate 20.5 g
Dietary Fiber 5.1 g
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 20.0 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 1.1
Milk Alternative 0.1
Vegetables 2.2

Energy sources


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