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Veggie Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust

A light, vegetable-packed quiche baked in a spaghetti squash crust for a lower-carb twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups spaghetti squash, cooked
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • coconut oil for greasing
  • 1 cup tomatoes small, fresh, any color, sliced
  • 1 zucchini small, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 red onion sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 eggs
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk canned, full-fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons basil fresh, finely sliced

Equipment

  • pie plate or 9-inch tart pan
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the cooked spaghetti squash with salt and pepper; if chilled, bring it to room temperature before assembling.
  3. Grease a pie plate with coconut oil, then press the spaghetti squash into the plate and up the sides to form an even crust.
  4. Slice the tomatoes and lay them on paper towels to drain while you cook the other vegetables.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté the zucchini, diced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion until tender, about 4–6 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, dry mustard, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir in half of the sliced basil.
  7. Temper the egg mixture by whisking in one spoonful of the hot vegetables at a time until combined, then fold in the remaining vegetable mixture.
  8. Arrange half of the tomato slices in the bottom of the spaghetti squash crust, pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the crust, then top with the remaining tomato slices.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set and the crust is crisp, about 30–45 minutes; check for doneness by gently tapping the plate—the center should no longer be jiggly.
  10. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining basil, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Bring cooked squash to room temperature if previously refrigerated.
  • Drain sliced tomatoes to prevent excess moisture.
  • Temper eggs with hot vegetables to avoid scrambling.
  • Bake until the center is fully set to ensure the quiche is cooked.