Leek quiche, with wheat-free dough, low carb, healthy

A healthy, crunchy pasta with a creamy leek filling.

A healthy, crunchy pasta with a creamy leek filling.

Recipe for 6 people.

Low carb, gluten free, vegetarian

Preparation: 00:50

Interval: 00:25

TOOLS

1 cutting board(s), 1 grater, 4 bowl(s), 1 frying pan(es), 1 single mold or molds with removable bottom (per person), 1 salad spinner (optional)

EQUIPMENT

conventional

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

Low carb quiche dough ingredients

– 1 1/2 cups of almond flour

– 1 1/2 cups of eggplant flour ^THE

– 150g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

– salt to taste (pinch)

– 6 tablespoons of cold water

Ingredients for the leek filling

– 3 tablespoons of olive oil

– 3 leeks, cut into thin slices

– Salt to taste

– pepper to taste ^THE

– 6 units of eggs

– 300 ml of fresh cream

– 240 g grated Gruyere cheese (or steppe cheese)

Ingredients to accompany

– green leaves to taste, to taste

– extra virgin olive oil to taste

– vinegar to taste ^THE

– Salt to taste

– pepper to taste ^THE

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Start by preparing the cake dough because it must be pre-cooked (see preparation).

3. Separate other ingredients and utensils from the recipe.

4. Wash, dry and slice the leek into thin slices.

5. Grate the gruyere or steppe cheese.

6. Wash the green salad leaves and leave them in a bowl with water and sodium hypochlorite for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve.

PREPARATION:

Low carb quiche dough (do this step before you start making):

1. In a bowl, combine the flour with the cold butter cut into cubes and the salt. Mix with your fingertips until crumbly.

2. Gradually add the water (see quantities in the ingredients) until it comes together and becomes a smooth mixture.

3. Line the individual molds, preferably with a removable base, placing portions of dough and pressing with your fingers, until the entire bottom and edges are covered, maintaining a uniform thickness.

4. Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork.

5. Place in the oven to pre-bake for about 10 minutes.

6. Continue pre-preparation (step 3).

Leek filling:

1. Heat a pan with olive oil, add the leek and sauté for about 5 minutes, until cooked but still tender.

2. Season with salt and pepper, turn off.

3. Leave to cool and set aside.

Dough for leek quiche:

1. Remove the quiche dough from the oven.

2. Keep the oven on to continue cooking.

Leek filling:

1. In a bowl, with a fork, beat the eggs, without forming foam, add the cream and beat to combine.

2. Add the grated Gruyere or Steppe cheese and the sautéed leeks. Mix.

3. Check the salt and pepper.

4. Divide the filling into the pre-cooked dough.

5. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the filling is cooked through and lightly browned.

APPETITE OR DESSERT (optional):

If you have chosen to prepare an appetizer or dessert, take advantage of the oven time to prepare it.

Salad:

1. Remove the green leaves from the hypochlorite solution.

2. Wash under running water.

3. Drain and dry or spin dry.

4. Place in a bowl or salad bowl and, when serving, season with salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.

5. Set aside.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Remove the quiches from the oven and turn them out directly onto the serving plate(s).

2. Serve the salad in a salad bowl or on plates, next to the quiche.

a) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac patients, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. We therefore always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN.

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