Enhance Your Diet with this Easy Quiche Lorraine Low-Carb

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My priority is to maintaining a balanced family diet, but it’s important to keep things exciting. Healthy eating should never be monotonous, and variety is the spice of life. Plus, we all need those quick and delightful dishes that bring smiles to our faces. – If you think that’s silly, you don’t have to convince your husband to stop eating gummy bears – He does love this Quiche Lorraine Low-Carb

What Makes Almond Flour Quiche Lorraine Special?

The magic in this Quiche Lorraine is its almond flour crust. This twist not only introduces a delightful, nutty flavor to the quiche but also significantly reduces the carb content. It’s a unique and healthier choice for those looking to cut back on carbs. The best part? You can use this same crust with various quiche fillings, and you might even discover it can serve as a tasty base for desserts, though I haven’t tried that yet.

Mixing Made Easy

To whip up the dough, I turned to my trusty food processor – a kitchen companion that makes my life easier. But rest assured, you can achieve the same scrumptious results by mixing the dough with a fork or your fingers. It’s all about what suits you best.

The Perfect Partner

While Almond Flour Quiche Lorraine is a delightful dish on its own, I personally love to enjoy it with a side of fresh salad. The combination of the savory quiche and crisp, vibrant greens creates a delightful symphony of flavors that’s almost irresistible.

If you decide to give this recipe a try, please take a moment to leave a comment and share your experience. Did you appreciate the almond flour twist? How did your family react to this healthier, low-carb alternative? Your feedback adds a special touch to this shared culinary adventure, much like a pinch of seasoning that elevates the dish. 🙂

Quiche Lorraine Low-carb | High protein

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Delicious and low-carb Quiche Lorraine with the crust, that EVERYBODY will enjoy even if they aren't following a diet. Eat for breakfast, lunch; this quiche goes good at anytime.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Equipment

Food processor (optional)

Ingredients

2 cups Almond Flour
2 tbsp Butter (soft)
1 Egg
1/4 cup Shredded parmesan cheese

Filling

6 Eggs
8 oz Gruyère cheese
1 cup Heavy cream
8 slices Bacon (cooked and chopped)
1/2 Yellow onion (caramelized)
2 tbsp Yellow mustard
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper (ground)
1 pinch Nutmeg (ground)

Instructions

Crust

Preheat your oven to 400ºF with your rack in the middle position. Combine all the crust ingredients in a food processor (you can use a spoon or your hands) and pulse until it starts to crumble.
Place the dough in a 9in baking dish and spread until the dough is uniform on the bottom of the dish.
Bake it for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust starts to brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF.

Filling

With the help of a pastry brush, spread the mustard on the crust.
Place the onions uniformly on the crust.
Put the bacon on top of the onions. Try to make an even layer.
Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the top.
Bake for 30/35 at 350ºF minutes or until the custard is set and golden. Serve it warm!