gluten free butternut quiche crust (2)

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A Texas-Style Brunch

Hugs and shouts of “heidi yawl!” from across the lawn. Tables sprinkled with sunflowers peeking out of simple mason jars. Settings dotted with mismatched dishes, paper plates, and the fine silver of course.

This is how we like to brunch in the Lone Star State.

Dishes are rustic and elegant, like this one featuring a french-style open pie with a Texas twist. Charred jalapenos, mellow cheddar and a grain-free crust . . . what could be better?

Despite their outlaw reputation, jalapenos actually reduce intestinal inflammation, too, which makes them perfect for our GAPS family. Yep, they contain a rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory called capsaicin, which is also known to prevent ulcers (who would have thought!), help with migraine and sinus headaches, lower blood pressure and cause cancer cells to commit suicide.¹

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this recipe is sure to put some sizzle back into your menu rotation. Bon appetit, ya’ll!

gluten free butternut quiche crust (1)Equipment:

  • 2 pie pans
  • medium mixing bowl
  • mandoline or sharp knife
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • coconut oil for oiling pans
  • 10 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk (Buy Coconut Milk here)
  • 2 small or 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 3-4 jalapenos (depending on heat preference)
  • 4 tbs butter
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated (Buy Grassfed Cheese here)

Method:

    • Preheat oven to 375F
    • Peel butternut squash neck and slice into thin pieces with mandoline or a sharp knife. The thinner they are the more flexible they will be when forming the crust
    • Arrange squash in an oiled pie pan in the shape of a crust (you may need to cut the rounds into halves to make smaller pieces for the sides). Set aside
    • Saute mushrooms and onions in butter until soft
    • Set oven on broil and place jalapeno on top rack. Allow to char on one side (about 3 minutes, then turn over and allow to char on the other side). Set aside to cool
    • Whisk together eggs and cream or coconut milk. Add grated cheese and whisk again.
    • Once the jalapenos have cooled, peel the skin off and deseed. Chop finely and add to egg mixture along with onions and mushrooms.
    • Pour quiche filling into crusts. Brush any part of the crust that is exposed at the top with coconut oil.
    • Bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes until done (a knife comes out clean from the center)

 

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