Quick low-carb quiche with leeks
Leek quiche is a classic of French cuisine. It's quick to prepare and tastes heavenly both warm and cold. Quiche recipes can be wonderfully adapted to personal tastes by selecting different fresh ingredients. For those watching their carbohydrate intake, there are even delicious low-carb versions – the secret lies in the quiche crust.
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3 h 55 min
Total Time
55 min
Cooking Time
3 h
Preperation Time
Ingredients
| 200g | soft butter |
| a pinch of sugar | |
| two to three pinches | salt |
| a pinch of pepper | |
| 1 tsp | Herbs of Provence |
| Zest of half an untreated lemon | |
| 1 | Egg |
| 300g | Spelt flour |
| 1 stalk | leek |
| 3 | medium onions |
| 150g | Lean bacon cubes |
| 400g | cottage cheese (0.8%) |
| 4 | medium-sized eggs |
| 150g | grated cheese (reduced fat) |
| Pinch of salt, pepper | |
| A little nutmeg | |
| Some butter / margarine |
Instructions
Step 1 of 6:
Cream the soft butter with the egg, spices, and sugar until smooth. Then sift the flour and add it to the dough.
Step 2 of 6:
Knead everything thoroughly and roll into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours. Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
Step 3 of 6:
Wash the leeks, halve them, and chop them finely. Chop the onions finely as well. Sauté both in a non-stick pan. Add the diced bacon and continue to fry for a few minutes.
Step 4 of 6:
Combine the cottage cheese with the eggs in a bowl and fold in about 100 grams of the shredded cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Step 5 of 6:
Once the dough has been in the refrigerator for a few hours, it can be rolled out. Then place the dough in the quiche pan and prick holes in it with a fork.
Step 6 of 6:
First, place the leek mixture on the dough, then carefully and evenly fold in the egg mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese before baking in the oven at 180° for 30 to 45 minutes. The quiche tastes good warm and cold.
