Mushroom And Leek Quiche With Goat Cheese Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced in very thin rounds
- 1 leek, thinly sliced (just the lighter parts, not the dark green)
- 2 cups chopped mushrooms (about 10 mushrooms)
- 1 Tbsp. wheat free tamari
- 2 oz. fresh goat cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- dash of salt, less than 1/4 tsp. (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 134g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 52% |
| Total Fat 18.31g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 9.31g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium 401mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 29.33g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 19.52g | 13% |
| Protein 9.7g | 16% |
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