Asparagus Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
A delicious and ridiculously easy Asparagus Quiche recipe made the low carb way with a healthy sweet potato crust. Filled with roasted asparagus and two different kinds of cheese, this quiche is an ideal meal for any time of the day!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 191kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SWEET POTATO CRUST:
- ¾ pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium or 1 large)
- 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil , divided
- salt and pepper , to taste
FOR THE QUICHE FILLING:
- 8 asparagus spears , tough ends trimmed
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 ½ cup feta cheese , crumbled
- ⅔ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream (can substitute half & half)
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
FOR THE SWEET POTATO CRUST:
- Preheat oven to 370F/190C degrees.
- Lightly grease a 12 inch pie pan with 1 teaspoon of olive or avocado oil and set aside. Peel the sweet potatoes and thinly slice using a mandolin slicer. Layer the sweet potato slices on the bottom and against the sides of the prepared pie pan, overlapping them because they will shrink while cooking. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the slices and bake for 15 minutes.
FOR THE QUICHE FILLING:
- After the sweet potato crust is finished baking, remove from the oven and set aside. Turn the oven's temperature up to 425F/218C. Place the 8 asparagus spears on a baking sheet and lightly coat with the remaining teaspoon of olive or avocado oil. Roast for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, set aside, and decrease the oven temperature back down to 370F/190C.
- Prepare the filling by beating 4 eggs in a medium bowl. Add the 1 ½ cups of feta cheese, ⅔ cup of cottage cheese, ½ cup of heavy cream, and salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over prepared the sweet potato crust, then lay the roasted asparagus spears on the top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
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Notes
- Serve immediately or at room temperature
- Store leftover quiche in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- Eat leftover quiche straight from the refrigerator or reheat slices in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a 350F degree oven for 5 minutes, or until heated through
- For longer storage, can freeze up to 1-2 months. Wrap individual slices of quiche in freezer paper or plastic wrap and foil, then place in a freezer proof bag
- Don’t worry about thawing frozen quiche before reheating. Just unwrap the slices and place on a baking sheet, in a preheated 350F degree oven, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6470IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1.2mg