Dr Mercolas Vegetable Quiche Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

crust
1/2 cup organic flax seeds , ground in coffee grinder or blender
1/2 cup organic sesame seeds, ground
1 tbsp raw or organic butter, cold
1/2 cup swiss or cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp spike vegetable seasoning or mrs. dash
filling
2 tsp coconut oil
6 slices turkey bacon, chopped or 1/2 cup salmon
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 cups broccoli , rabe or cauliflower, chopped
2 tsp dried basil
custard
4 medium eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Crust
Preheat oven to 370 deggrees F. In food processor workbowl, add ground flax, ground sesame seed, cold butter, shredded cheese, allspice and Spike. Pulse for 5 seconds, only until mixture starts to come together. Do not overprocess.
Pat mixture evenly into lightly greased, 8 shallow pie pan.
Filling
Heat medium skillet on medium high heat. Add coconut oil, a layer of turkey bacon and onions, brocoli, sauteing for 3-5 minutes until onions turn translucent and broccoli color brightens. Sprinkle with basil, remove from heat, and pile into crust.
Custard
Break eggs into bowl, add milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir with a fork to blend. Pour over vegetable or vegetable/meat filling.
Bake in preheated in 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, only until crust is getting brown and eggs have started to set. Middle will still be slightly soft.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	298.25 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.68g	35%
Cholesterol	121.31mg	40%
Sodium	618.82mg	26%
Potassium	455.24mg	10%
Total Carbs	13.98g	5%
Sugars	2.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	8.25g	33%
Protein	13.42g	27%
Vitamin C	29.1mg	49%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	238mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	211.87 Kcal (887 kJ)
Calories from fat	145 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.11g	35%
Cholesterol	86.18mg	40%
Sodium	439.59mg	26%
Potassium	323.39mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.93g	5%
Sugars	1.9g	11%
Dietary Fiber	5.86g	33%
Protein	9.53g	27%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	49%
Iron	2.2mg	17%
Calcium	169.1mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.1

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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