Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère
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Today another quiche recipe: a hearty Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère Cheese and Bacon (optional). Made with a low carb crust, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Swiss Gruyère cheese & crème fraîche filling to bind it all together.
A quiche is always a good idea to make at the weekend, so you can eat the leftovers on Monday. You can also freeze individual slices.
What is Gruyère cheese?
Gruyère cheese is a Swiss cheese coming from the region of Gruyère, that has been known for its cheese production since the 12th century. It is a smooth-melting type of Swiss cheese that’s made from whole cow’s milk and generally cured for six months or longer. The cheese is often used in the famous Cheese Fondues but is also delicious in quiche dishes.
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium is a form of fiber and it is made from the husks of the “Plantago ovata” plant’s seeds.
For centuries, it has been used in the traditional medicine of Ayurveda to promote the body’s overall health & well-being.
Psyllium husk is therefore often used for the regulation of bowel movements and to help relieve constipation.
Other benefits are that it can help lowering cholesterol and can balance blood sugar.
Steps to take
Follow these steps to make your own Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese:
Ingredients Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese
You will need the following ingredients to make this hearty Keto Quiche.
Keto Quiche Crust
- 200 grams / 2 cups of almond flour
- 40 grams / ⅓ cup of coconut flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk
- 125 grams / ½ cup of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of Herbes de Provence
- ¼ tsp (Himalayan) salt - to taste
Keto Quiche Filling
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 150 grams / 1 3/4 cup leek
- 100 grams / 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 100 grams / ½ cup bacon - optional
- 4 eggs
- 190 grams / 4/5 cup crème fraiche
- 200 grams / 1 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- (Himalayan) salt - to taste
Equipment
- 23 cm / 8 inch pie or quiche tin
- parchment paper
- Large frying pan
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
Macro Overview Keto Quiche with Leek, Musrooms & Gruyère Cheese
Would you like to know the macros of this recipe? In the below tables, you can find an estimate of the number of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
One Keto Quiche yields between 6 to 8 slices. As shown below, one slice of Keto Quiche contains on average 11.5 grams of carbs, 26.9 grams of protein, and 73.3 grams of fat (based on 6 slices).
Step by Step Instructions
Here are the step by step instructions to make this Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese (and bacon).
1. Prepare the Keto Quiche Crust
First of all, we will prepare the Quiche crust. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius / 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line the Quiche tin with parchment paper and grease the sides with olive oil or butter.
In a bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, herbes de provence, and salt together.
Whisk the egg in a smaller bowl and melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan. Let the butter cool down a bit. Add the whisked egg and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Wash your hands and knead the dough into a ball with a spoon or with your hands.
Transfer the dough to the quiche tin. Press the dough to cover the bottom and the sides, so that the dough is evenly distributed.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the crust is slightly golden.
Remove the crust from the oven and lower the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius / 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Make the Quiche filling
Then, wash and cut the leek, mushroom, and onion.
Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium heat. Fry the vegetables and bacon (optional) for about 10 minutes. You can add pepper and salt to taste.
3. Mix the eggs, crème fraîche and spices
Place the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the crème fraîche, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Now whisk everything together.
Once the vegetables are ready you can place half of it on the Keto crust. Spread it out evenly.
Cover the vegetables (and bacon) with 100 grams of Gruyère cheese. Pour half of the egg & crème fraîche mixture on top.
Then you add the other half of the vegetables on top, followed by the other half of the Gruyère cheese. Finally, pour the last half of the egg & crème fraîche mixture over the quiche filling.
4. Bake the Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese in the oven
Bake the Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese in the oven for 35 minutes or until the cheese is turning slightly golden.
Let the Leek and Mushroom Quiche cool down a bit before serving.
This Keto Quiche yields between 6 to 8 slices. Each slice of Keto Quiche contains on average 11.5 grams of carbs, 26.9 grams of protein, and 73.3 grams of fat (based on 6 slices).
Enjoy this hearty leek and mushroom quiche!
If you like this Quiche, then also try our Keto Spinach Quiche with Goat Cheese and Walnuts.
Also, try these delicious Mexican Keto Chicken Fajitas!
Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère Cheese
Today another quiche recipe: a hearty Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère Cheese and Bacon (optional). Made with a low carb crust, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Gruyèere & creme fraiche filling to bind it all together.
Each Quiche yields between 6 to 8 slices. Each slice of Keto Quiche contains on average 11.5 grams of carbs, 26.9 grams of protein, and 73.3 grams of fat (based on 6 slices).
Ingredients
Keto Quiche Crust
- 200 grams / 2 cups of almond flour
- 40 grams / ⅓ cup of coconut flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk
- 125 grams / ½ cup of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of Herbes de Provence
- ¼ tsp (Himalayan) salt - to taste
Keto Quiche Filling
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 150 grams / 1 3/4 cups of leek
- 100 grams / 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 100 grams / ½ cup bacon - optional
- 4 eggs
- 190 grams / 4/5 cup crème fraiche
- 200 grams / 1 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- (Himalayan) salt - to taste
Equipment
- 23 cm / 8-inch pie or quiche tin
- parchment paper
- Large frying pan
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
Instructions
Prepare the Keto Quiche Crust
- First of all, we will prepare the Quiche crust. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius / 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line the Quiche tin with parchment paper and grease the sides with olive oil or butter.
- In a bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, herbes de provence, and salt together.
- Whisk the egg in a smaller bowl and melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan. Let the butter cool down a bit. Add the whisked egg and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Wash your hands and knead the dough into a ball with a spoon or with your hands.
- Transfer the dough to the quiche tin. Press the dough to cover the bottom and the sides, so that the dough is evenly distributed.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the crust is slightly golden.
- Remove the crust from the oven and lower the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius / 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make the Quiche filling
- Then, wash and cut the leek, mushroom, and onion.
- Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium heat.
- Fry the vegetables and bacon (optional) for about 10 minutes. You can add pepper and salt to taste.
Mix the eggs, crème fraîche, and spices
- Place the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the crème fraîche, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Now whisk everything together.
- Once the vegetables are ready you can place half of it on the Keto crust. Spread it out evenly.
- Cover the vegetables (and bacon) with 100 grams of Gruyère cheese. Pour half of the egg & crème fraîche mixture on top.
- Then you add the other half of the vegetables on top, followed by the other half of the Gruyère cheese. Finally, pour the last half of the egg & crème fraîche mixture over the quiche filling.
Bake the Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese in the oven
- Bake the Keto Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese in the oven for 35 minutes.
- The quiche is ready when the cheese starts to turn golden brown.
- Let the Leek and Mushroom Quiche cool down a bit before serving.
Each Quiche yields between 6 to 8 slices. Each slice of Keto Quiche contains on average 11.5 grams of carbs, 26.9 grams of protein, and 73.3 grams of fat (based on 6 slices).
Enjoy this hearty Quiche with Leek, Mushrooms & Gruyère cheese!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 618Total Fat: 73.3gCarbohydrates: 11.5gProtein: 26.9g
For a detailed overview of all the macros (in total and per ingredient), please click here.
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