Quiche Origins and three low carb recipe suggestions

QUICHE ORIGINS
Although quiche is now a classic dish of French cuisine, quiche actually originated in Germany, in the medieval kingdom of Lothringen, under German rule, and which the French later renamed Lorraine. The word ‘quiche’ is from the German ‘Kuchen’, meaning cake.

The original ‘quiche Lorraine’ was an open pie with a filling consisting of an egg and cream custard with smoked bacon. It was only later that cheese was added to the quiche Lorraine. Add onions and you have quiche Alsacienne. The bottom crust was originally made from bread dough, but that has long since evolved into a short-crust or puff pastry crust, including variations to encompass a lower carb recipe.

Quiche became popular in England sometime after the Second World War, and in the U.S. during the 1950's. Because of its primarily vegetarian ingredients, it was considered a somehow ‘unmanly’ dish, - “real men don’t eat quiche.” Today, one can find many varieties of quiche, from the original quiche Lorraine, to ones with broccoli, mushrooms, ham and/or seafood (primarily shellfish). Quiche can be served as an entrée, for lunch, breakfast or an evening snack.
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So now onto three delicious low carb quiche recipe suggestions, which one catches your eye and taste buds, please share your thoughts in the comments.

Crustless Quiche Lorraine

This simplified version of the classic French tart requires no pastry skills.

Delicious served warm from the oven or cold the following day.

Ingredients

Serves Four

4g carbs per serving

low-calorie cooking spray

8 lean bacon rashers, roughly chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

6 large free-range eggs

100g/3½oz Cheddar, grated

2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

100g/3½oz cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

salt and freshly ground black pepper

crisp green salad, to serve

Instructions

can be seen here

Ham and Cheese Quiche With Cauliflower Crust

This lovely quiche features a crust made out of cauliflower rice.

It is a wonderful low carb brunch or dinner recipe.

Ingredients

Serves Six

4g net carbs per serving

Crust

350 g cauliflower florets, riced

40 g shredded/grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

Filling

170 g smoked deli ham, cubed or diced

110 g cheddar cheese, shredded/grated

5 large eggs

80 ml heavy (double) whipping cream

2 garlic cloves, minced

salt and pepper

Instructions

can be seen here

Vegetarian Low-carb Quiche

always enjoyable and great for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Ingredients

Six Servings

10g net carbs per serving

Pie crust

2 oz. butter, softened or coconut oil

1¼ cups almond flour

½ cup sesame seeds

1 egg

1 tbsp ground psyllium husk powder

1 pinch salt

Filling

9 oz. kale, de-stemmed and chopped

3½ oz. leeks, finely chopped

5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

3 eggs

1¼ cups heavy whipping cream (double cream/thickened cream)

3½ oz. walnuts, chopped

1 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Instructions

can be seen here

Need help with weight/measurement conversion

see here

Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas and articles within this blog, but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan