Quinoa Quiche

Cookbook review day here again!! I love cookbooks and this one is packed full of healthy recipes like this Quinoa Quiche, which is actually called Comforting Cheddar and Broccoli Quiche with Quinoa Crust, but I thought that title was a little long!! The cookbook we are reviewing today is The Great Cholesterol Myth Cookbook by Dr. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., and  Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., and recipes by Deirdre Rawlings, N.D., Ph.D. The book debunks the idea that fat is not the enemy, like we have been led to believe, but could be, in fact, part of the solution. Intrigued, let’s read on!!

Bowden and Sinatra team with nutritionist Deirdre Rawlings to give you a detailed meal plan and help for optimal heart health!! This includes 100 delicious and nutritious recipes that will reverse heart disease or prevent it. Information on inflammation and HDL cholesterol. Tips to be making sure your diet provides the nutrition that you need. New ways to introduce back the food you love that you thought were gone forever!!!

Many diets that are low in fat are high in grains and carbohydrates, this can lead to exacerbating heart health issues. The book shows that a diet low in sugar and other inflammatory foods and ingredients and high in healthy fats, protein, antioxidants and nutrients is the best course to prevent or reverse heart disease.

The recipe we selected to try was this gorgeous quiche and man was it delicious!! We all loved it!! The recipe makes a huge quiche but was easily cut in half to feed our small family of three. This recipe is plum full of optimal nutrition and better yet packed with amazing taste!!! Quinoa is high in protein, folate, magnesium and tryptophan. Swiss chard contains more than 800 % of your daily need for Vit K. Broccoli has high amounts of vitamins A, C, folic acid, fiber and calcium. I can’t wait to make this recipe again!!

About the authors:

Dr. Jonny Bowden is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition and health. He has a masters degree in Psychology and has authored 12 books. His website is www.jonnybowden.com

Dr. Stephen Sinatra is a board certified cardiologist and assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He also has authored many books. His websites are www.heartmdinstitute.com and www.drsinatra.com

Dr. Deirdre Rawlings hold a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition, a master’s degree in herbal medicine and is naturopathic doctor. She has also authored two previous books.

Quinoa Quiche

Tara Noland

A deliciously nutritious quinoa quiche filled with swiss chard, broccoli and cheeses.

5 from 7 votes

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Course Brunch, Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 6 -8

Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients

 

• 1 cup quinoa 170 g
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive or coconut oil 28 ml
• 1 medium red onion diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 10 g
• 2 cups Swiss chard, roughly chopped 110 g
• 4 cups medium-size broccoli florets 284 g
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 120 g
• 12 eggs
• 2 cups whole milk 475 ml
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 5 g
• 1/2 teaspoon salt Celtic or sea
• dash black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 25 g

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4). Rinse the quinoa well and set aside to drain. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and broccoli and sauté for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9- by 13-inch (23- by 33-cm) casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the vegetable mixture. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and rinsed quinoa and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour immediately over the cheese-topped vegetable mixture. Bake the casserole in the oven until cooked through and the top is just starting to brown, about 40 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. Return to the oven and bake until the Parmesan is melted and just starting to brown, about 5 more minutes. Let the casserole sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve with a mixed lettuce or spinach salad.
• Recipe Variation
• You can use kale instead of Swiss chard if you wish. Swiss chard eaten raw makes a nice base for smoothies, too, as it tends to be sweeter than kale.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 360mgSodium: 594mgPotassium: 709mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2059IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 384mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

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There are lots of other recipes to try like, Love-Your-Heart Red Lentil Soup, Tantalizing Thai Fish Cakes, Soul-Warming Tuna Lasagna, and Punch Peanut-Coconut Sauce to name a few!!