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    Asparagus and Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche Quiche

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This quiche is a little more work than a standard frittata, but if you’ve been hankering for something with a real crust to it, spaghetti squash is the perfect answer.

    It’s mild enough to stand in for pastry dough without adding any unexpected flavor and so much healthier than a nut-flour crust.

    Asparagus And Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche

    Here are a few tips for working with spaghetti squash:

    • If you’re struggling to cut it open without slicing your fingers off, just poke a few holes in the rind and bake it until it’s soft. Then cut it in half and test for softness. If it’s soft all the way through, scoop out the seeds and continue with the recipe. If it’s still hard in the middle, place the halves face down on a baking sheet and continue baking until it’s soft.
    • When you remove the squash with a fork, it should come out in “strands” that look like spaghetti (hence the name). This is normal.
    • As the squash sits, it may release some water into the bowl. If this happens, just drain out that water before you put the squash into the pie dish.

    All those instructions make it sound harder than it is; cooking with spaghetti squash is one of those things that sounds complicated to read about but actually isn’t hard to do.

    And after that, the rest of the recipe couldn’t be easier: if you can make scrambled eggs, you can make the filling for this quiche.

    Like all baked-egg-style dishes, this one is easy to modify. Add or leave out whatever vegetables you like, or throw in some pre-cooked meat (bacon, anyone?) for extra flavor.

    And as always, don’t forget the value of meals like this as make-ahead breakfasts: if you make an extra recipe at dinnertime, you’ll have breakfast for the next couple of days all ready to go!

    Asparagus And Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 1 h 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 spaghetti squash;
    • 13 oz. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces;
    • ½ red onion, sliced;
    • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced;
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
    • 5 eggs;
    • ½ cup coconut milk;
    • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Asparagus And Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, and place face down on a baking sheet.
    3. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
    4. Remove the flesh of the squash using a fork and set it aside in a bowl.
    5. Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over medium-high heat.
    6. Sauté the onions and garlic until the onions are soft.
    7. Add the asparagus and mushrooms; continue cooking until the asparagus is starting to get soft but still crunchy (watch for the moment it starts to change color).
    8. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, rosemary, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    9. Make the "crust" of your quiche by lining a deep pie dish with the cooked spaghetti squash, pressing gently on the bottom and sides to make it even.
    10. Pour the egg mixture over the squash and add the asparagus and mushrooms on top of the eggs.
    11. Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes.
    Asparagus And Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche Recipe

    Asparagus And Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche Recipe

    Missing a crust on your quiche? Try this vegetable-heavy Paleo version with spaghetti squash instead.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 242 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 spaghetti squash
    • 13 oz. asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • ½ red onion sliced
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 5 eggs
    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary minced
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, and place face down on a baking sheet.
      1 spaghetti squash
    • Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
    • Remove the flesh of the squash using a fork and set it aside in a bowl.
    • Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over medium-high heat.
    • Sauté the onions and garlic until the onions are soft.
      ½ red onion, 2 garlic cloves
    • Add the asparagus and mushrooms continue cooking until the asparagus is starting to get soft but still crunchy (watch for the moment it starts to change color).
      13 oz. asparagus, 1 cup mushrooms
    • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, rosemary, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
      5 eggs, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Make the “crust” of your quiche by lining a deep pie dish with the cooked spaghetti squash, pressing gently on the bottom and sides to make it even.
    • Pour the egg mixture over the squash and add the asparagus and mushrooms on top of the eggs.
    • Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1320IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword asparagagus, mushroom, quiche, spaghetti squash
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