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Mexican Quiche with Spiralized Sweet Potato Crust

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 chorizo links decased, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato peeled, Blade D
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 eggs + 3 egg whites
  • 2/3 cup black beans
  • 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • jalapeño & cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a 10" skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the chorizo and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Set aside on a plate and immediately add the oil. Once oil is shimmering, add the sweet potato noodles and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss and cook for about 7 minutes or until cooked through. When done, add back in the chorizo and spread the noodles out like a “crust” and carefully transfer the skillet into the refrigerator and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the spinach to the same skillet used to cook the potatoes and chorizo and cook until it is wilted set aside with chorizo. 
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the spices. Whisk to combine eggs and spices. Once it is well blended add the chorizo, spinach, tomatoes and black beans to the bowl and mix well. 
  • Remove crust from the fridge and pour egg mixture on top of the crust. Cook for 20 minutes, top with cheese and cook another 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with jalapeño and cilantro and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. 

Recipe Notes

Per serving (1 out of 4) - Calories: 350, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Carbs: 18g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 26g, Sodium: 539mg