How to Make a Low-Carb Quiche With Crust

Making a low-carb quiche with crust is possible.

Make a quiche the low-carb way. The part of quiche that makes it high in carbohydrates is the crust, which is made out of puff pastry. Make a low-carb version by changing the crust and using soy flour. If you find yourself wanting to indulge in a quiche but you don't want all the carbs, then make a few changes to the regular recipe and enjoy eating a low-carb quiche.

Things You'll Need

• Olive oil
• Shallots
• Vegetables of your choice
• Stick of butter
• 1 cup soy flour
• 2 tbsp. water
• 3 tbsp. cream
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup cream
• 6 oz. cheese
• Green onions

Instructions

1. Put olive oil in a pan with a small shallot and vegetables of your choice. Try using mushrooms, peppers or broccoli. Sweat the vegetables for seven to eight minutes on low heat. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Mix a stick of butter, 1 cup sifted soy flour, 2 tbsp. water, 3 tbsp. cream and 2 tsp. baking powder. Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated and pull away from the side of the bowl.

3. Rest the dough in the refrigerator for one hour.

4. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the dough in the center of the dish. Starting in the center of the dough, press it out with your hands and work it up the sides of the dish.

5. Mix five eggs and 1 cup cream on low to form the batter for the quiche.

6. Begin to layer the quiche. Pour the batter on top of the crust. Next add the vegetable filling. Drain any excess liquid from the vegetables before adding them to the quiche.

7. Add 6 oz. of the cheese of your choice. Top with green onions. Add the remaining part of the egg mixture batter.

8. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

References

• Ace Fitness: Quiche Lorraine Light Recipe
• Fittv: Blaine's Low Carb Kitchen

Resources

• Epicurious: Low Carb
• Mayo Clinic: Low Carb Diet