Carrot Crust Broccoli Quiche

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The recipe is for families who eat gluten-free quiche.

Submitted by Cut Out the Creativity
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Crust:

  • 3 cups shredded carrots

  • ¼ cup canola oil

  • ¼ cup diced onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt substitute (such as No Salt®)

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup cold water

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Filling:

  • 2 small heads broccoli, shredded

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup pesto sauce

  • 1 teaspoon salt substitute (such as No Salt®)

Topping:

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Blend carrots, canola oil, onion, 1 teaspoon salt substitute, and pepper together in a blender until smooth. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; add to carrot mixture and blend until smooth. Pour carrot mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and press into a 'crust' shape.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is dry and firm, about 20 minutes.

  4. Whisk broccoli, eggs, pesto, and 1 teaspoon salt substitute together in a bowl until smooth; pour over the carrot crust.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool quiche for 25 minutes and top with Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Notes:

Use a paper towel to pat shredded carrots until completely dry, then add them to the other crust ingredients.

The broccoli could be substituted for a dry ingredient (such as tofu, green pepper, firm cheeses). Wet ingredients (such as tomatoes, sliced meat, cottage cheese) alter the filling.

Perhaps reducing the 3 eggs to 2 eggs will give a firm filling after 45 minutes of baking?

Any variety of cheese can be used for the topping.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
23g Fat
16g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 86mg 95%
Calcium 270mg 21%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1378mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.