Leek Quiche

Ingredients

• Leeks

  (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw

  1 leek or 89g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Egg

  Whole, fresh eggs

  3 extra large or 168g

• Heavy whipping cream

  Fluid

  ½ cup, fluid or 119g

• Salt

  Table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

• Pepper

  Spices, white

  ¼ tsp, ground or 0.6g

• Swiss cheese

  6 oz or 170g

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Clean the leeks well to remove and debris.
3. Slice thinly and sauté in butter over medium heat until tender, 5-10 minutes.
4. Beat the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Put about 3/4 of the cheese in a greased pie plate or quiche pan, evenly spread the leeks over the cheese.
6. Pour in the egg mixture; top with the remaining cheese.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
8. Recipe inspired by: http://genaw.com/lowcarb/leek_quiche.html