A rich, low-carb French onion quiche with Gruyere cheese and prosciutto—perfect for a diabetes-friendly lunch or dinner.
Prep Time | 20 mins |
Cook Time | 55 mins |
Meal Type | Dinner, Lunch |
Servings | 8 |
Carbs | 11.1 g |
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Why you'll love this recipe:
Key ingredients:
Almond Flour:
A low-carb alternative to wheat flour, high in healthy fats and fibre.
Brown Onions:
Caramelised for a natural sweetness that balances the rich filling.
Gruyere Cheese:
Adds a nutty, creamy flavour and provides a good dose of calcium.
Thickened Cream & Full Cream Milk:
Create a velvety texture while keeping carbs low.
Prosciutto:
A savoury topping that crisps up beautifully and adds protein.
Low Carb French Onion Quiche with Gruyère
Fancy some meal prepping? Or having friends for lunch? This quiche is tasty, filling, and versatile for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond flour, blanched
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp butter, melted; 60ml
- 1 large egg, + 1 yolk
- 3 small brown onion, peeled and finely sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 eggs
- 200 ml cream, thickened
- 100 ml full cream milk
- 90 g Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
COOK MODE
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180°C/356°F fan-forced.
- Place flour, butter, and salt in a food processor and process for 10 seconds until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add egg and pulse until it just comes together as a ball of dough. Press dough into a 20cm fluted tart tin. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a frypan over low heat, melt butter, add onions and cook until caramelised. Spread over the bottom of the cooked pastry shell. Beat eggs, cream and milk together, then stir in cheese. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Pour in the filling, lay strips of prosciutto over the top and scatter with parsley.
- Bake the quiche in a preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes, until set and lightly browned on top.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Tip: Don't like gruyère? Swap it out for cheddar or anything else you have on hand.
Nutrition (per serve)
Net Carbs: 11.1gProtein: 19.6gFat: 54.4gFiber: 5.3gCalories: 612kcal
