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Ham and Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Tender asparagus and salty ham combine to create a perfectly flavored, high protein low carb quiche. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner, serve with fresh fruit or a side salad for a healthy, delicious meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Author:Andrea

Ingredients

For the low carb crust

  • 2.5 cups almond flour blanched or unblanched
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 egg

For the quiche

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into large 1" pieces
  • 1 cup ham diced
  • ½ small onion diced
  • 5 eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded (may use up to ¾ cup for cheesier quiche)

Instructions

Make the crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    In a medium bowl combine the almond flour, melted butter and egg and mix till sticks together.
  • Lightly grease a 9" pie pan and press the crust into the pie pan until crust is evenly distributed and as flat as possible.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. To prevent the crust from rising when baking, poke a few holes in the crust with a fork half way between baking. Remove from the oven when done and increase heat to 375.

Make the quiche

  • While the crust is blind baking, whisk the eggs and milk together in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for till translucent. Add the asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, till the asparagus is cooked a bit but still crunchy. Add the ham and cook till just warmed through.
  • Pour the asparagus filling into the par-baked crust. Sprinkle cheese on top and then carefully pour egg mixture over the ingredients.
  • Bake the quiche in a 375 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes, until filling is set.

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Notes

For best results, if using a store bought pie crust, blind bake it for 10-15 minutes before adding filling and cooking quiche.
Sub out ham for bacon or turkey bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg
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