Tomato Quiche

From Kristi's Kitchen

Crust Ingredients:

1 cup blanched almond flour

4 California dates

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. ground sage

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp ground pepper

2 tbsp. organic unsalted butter

Directions:

-Process flour, dates and seasonings in the food processor until fine

-Add butter and continue processing until a dough forms

-Pat dough into a 10" spring form pan

-Bake in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes; until golden

-Remove from oven and pour filling oven the top and bake

Filling Ingredients:

4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped with seeds and juice (I used Kumato Brown Tomatoes)

3 pieces cooked nitrate-free turkey bacon, chopped

1/4 red onion julienned

1 garlic clove minced (about 1 tsp.)

1/2 sea salt

1/4 pepper

1/4 tsp. sage

1/8 tsp. cayenne

1 tsp. dried parsley

1 recipe homemade mayo (see recipe below)

2 organic egg plus 3 egg yokes leftover from making mayo, beaten

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside

ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:

-Pour filling over the top of baked crust

-Return to oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly firm and springy

Makes 5 hearty portions

Homemade Mayo

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

3 organic egg yokes

1/2 tsp. spicy brown mustard

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/4 c. grapeseed oil

Directions:

-Using a hand mixer, beat yolk until light colored and fluffy

-Add in salt and mustard and incorporate with hand mixer

-With hand mixer running, slowly drizzle in oil and mix until thick and creamy

Makes about 1/2 cup