Bacon, Spinach and Bell Pepper Quiche

Bacon, Spinach and Bell Pepper Quiche

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

269kcal

Sugar

2g

Fat

31g

Fiber

2g

Sat fat

10g

Protein

11g

Carbs

15g

Sodium

480mg

Ingredients

- 2 tbsp melted Coconut oil
- 240g / 8.47oz Almond flour
- 1 large organic Egg
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 cored, seeded, and thinly sliced Red bell peppers
- ¾ cup lightly packed, thinly sliced Baby spinach
- ¾ cup grated Cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- 3 large organic Eggs
- 1 cup / 8fl oz Heavy cream
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Mix together 240g (8.47oz) almond flour, 50g (1 large organic) egg, 28g (2 tbsp) melted coconut oil, and 6g (1 tsp) kosher salt in a bowl until fully combined.
3. Press the dough into the pie plate and bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven but leave it on.
4. Fry 4 slices of bacon until crisp, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then sauté 300g (2) cored, seeded, and thinly sliced red bell peppers in the same pan for 5-7 minutes until tender.
5. Crack 150g (3 large organic) eggs into a bowl, add 240g (1 cup) heavy cream, 1.5g (¼ tsp) kosher salt, 1.5g (¼ tsp) black pepper, and 2.5g (1 tsp) onion powder, and whisk to combine.
6. Transfer the sautéed bell peppers to the baked crust, top with 20g (¾ cup) lightly packed, thinly sliced baby spinach, then 90g (¾ cup) grated cheddar or Gruyère cheese, and crumbled bacon.
7. Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
8. Bake for 35-38 minutes until the top is golden and eggs are set. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

28% of RDI

Magnesium

65% of RDI

Vitamin C

31% of RDI

Omega 3

2% of RDI

Vitamin A

2% of RDI

Calcium

65% of RDI

Folate

34% of RDI

Good to know

You can use turkey bacon for a healthier alternative. Ensure the quiche is cooled for at least 15 minutes before slicing to set properly.