Leek Quiche
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1 serving of leek quiche contains 243 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 7% carbs, 73% fat, and 19% protein. This is a good source of protein (21% of your Daily Value), calcium (26% of your Daily Value), and vitamin a (24% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
Swiss cheese
6 oz or 170g
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Clean the leeks well to remove and debris.
- Slice thinly and sauté in butter over medium heat until tender, 5-10 minutes.
- Beat the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Put about 3/4 of the cheese in a greased pie plate or quiche pan, evenly spread the leeks over the cheese.
- Pour in the egg mixture; top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
- Recipe inspired by: http://genaw.com/lowcarb/leek_quiche.html
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of leek quiche (94g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 243 | |
Fats | 20g | 25% |
Saturated fats | 12g | 59% |
Trans fats | 0.1g | |
Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
Carbs | 4g | 2% |
Net carbs | 4g | |
Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
Sugar | 2g | |
Protein | 12g | |
Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
Iron | 1mg | 11% |
Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 1μg | 6% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
Beta carotene | 186μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 92mg | 17% |
Copper | 0mg | 5% |
Fluoride | 1μg | |
Folate (B9) | 25μg | 6% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 20mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% |
Niacin | 0.1mg | 1% |
Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 234mg | 33% |
Retinol | 202μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 18% |
Selenium | 14μg | 26% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin A IU | 984IU | |
Vitamin A | 217μg | 24% |
Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 52% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
Vitamin D IU | 35IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 9μg | 7% |
Zinc | 2mg | 15% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 2g | |
Sucrose | 0g | |
Glucose | 0.2g | |
Fructose | 0g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0.2g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 12g | 59% |
Monounsaturated fats | 6g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
Trans fats | 0.1g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0g | |
Total omega 6 | 0.5g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 0.5g | |
Arginine | 1g | |
Aspartic acid | 1g | |
Cystine | 0.2g | |
Glutamic acid | 2g | |
Glycine | 0.3g | |
Histidine | 0.4g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 1g | |
Lysine | 1g | |
Methionine | 0.3g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 1g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 0.5g | |
Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 1g |