Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Name: Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 1 Sweet Potato (sliced into thin rounds); 3/4 tsp Coconut Oil; 7 Egg, or 5 eggs and the rest with egg whites; 3 Garlic (cloves, minced); 8 stalks Green Onion (chopped); 4 cups Baby Spinach (chopped); 1 Tomato (diced); Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); Finely chopped red onion (optional); Bell pepper, finely chopped, optional

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

Updated at: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:03:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories181.9 kcal (9%)

Total Fat8.4 g (12%)

Carbs14.9 g (6%)

Sugars3.8 g (4%)

Protein12.2 g (24%)

Sodium327 mg (16%)

Fiber3.2 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1Sweet Potato

sliced into thin rounds

¾ tspCoconut Oil

7Egg

or 5 eggs and the rest with egg whites

3 clovesGarlic

minced

8 stalksGreen Onion

chopped

4 cupsBaby Spinach

finely chopped, optional

Bell pepper

finely chopped, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a glass pie plate with a bit of coconut oil.

Step 2

Cover the base and sides of the plate with the sweet potato rounds. Layer the rounds until no glass is showing. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, crack eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk well. Set aside.

Step 4

3 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in minced garlic and green onions. Sautee for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in chopped spinach and saute just until wilted. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Add spinach mix and diced tomatoes into the egg mix. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.

Step 6

Remove sweet potato crust from the oven. Pour egg mixture over top of the crust. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 375°F (191°C). Place quiche in the oven on the bottom rack and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from oven and cut into slices. Enjoy!