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Leek and Asparagus Quiche With Almond Meal Crust

Ingredients

    Crust

    • 1 1/2 cups almond meal
    • pinch of sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/4 cup minced scallions
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil
    • 1 tbs water

    Filling

    • 1 tbs olive oil
    • 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and chopped
    • 2 cloves or garlic, minced
    • 1 small leek, chopped including green parts
    • 5 eggs
    • 1 cup milk (I used plain almond milk)
    • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
    • Salt & Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Combine your almond flour, baking soda, salt and scallions into a medium sized mixing bowl.
    3. In a different bowl, whisk together your coconut oil and water.
    4. Stir your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients until it is thoroughly combined to form a dough mixture.
    5. Press your dough into the bottom of a well greased pie dish.
    6. Bake for 13 minutes or so, or until the crust becomes golden brown.
    7. Set aside and allow to cool completely before filling.
    8. While your crust is cooling, you can begin to prep your filling. Coat the bottom of a medium saucepan with your olive oil and allow it to heat up on the stove over medium heat.
    9. Once your olive oil is hot, add in your garlic and your leeks and saute until the leeks become soft and cook down.
    10. Once your leeks have cooked down a bit, add in your asparagus along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus softens slightly. This will only take a couple of minutes. Your asparagus should still be a vibrant green color.
    11. Once your mixture has cooked together nicely set it aside.
    12. Whisk together your five eggs and your milk in a separate bowl. Add in half of your grated cheese and whisk again.
    13. Layer your asparagus and leek mixture on top of your cooled almond meal crust.
    14. Pour your egg mixture on top of the asparagus mixture.
    15. Sprinkle the remainder on the cheese evenly on top of your quiche and salt and pepper the top as desired.
    16. Bake quiche at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and there is no liquid when a knife is inserted into the center. Your eggs should be completely cooked through.
    17. Allow to cool for 10 minutes or so, and then serve it up and enjoy!

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