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Almond Meal makes a tasty gluten free crust and an excellent pastry for a change of pace. Add in your favorite vegetables, some egg or egg-whites a little cheese if you prefer and bake! When it comes out of the oven, let it rest for a bit and then enjoy with a side salad for an elegant brunch option or easy lunch.

Asparagus & Artichoke Quiche
 
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Recipe type: Gluten Free Quiche Crust
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups of balanced almond flour
  • ½ t sea salt
  • ¼ t baking soda
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2T chopped scallions & parsley
  • 1T ice water
  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 3 cups of chopped vegetables of choice
  • ¼ cup of cheese of choice
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven 350•
  2. Combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, onions, parsley
  3. Combine the wet ingredients into the almond mixture until thoroughly combined
  4. Press the dough into a 9" pie crust and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes
  6. Add the cheese to the vegetables and mix thoroughly
  7. Add the eggs to the egg whites and whisk to combine
  8. Put the vegetable and cheese mixture into the prepared crust
  9. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and bake in the oven on a sheet tray for 45 minutes
  10. Remove from oven and cool 20 minutes before cutting.