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Mushroom & Gruyere Pie

A protein-rich pie that's loaded with veggies! Perfect for any meal of the day.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons grass-fed butter
  • 8 oz . mushrooms , sliced
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 cup shredded yellow summer squash
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 oz . gruyere cheese , shredded and divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt , or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9" pie pan generously with coconut oil or butter.
  2. Melt one teaspoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the chopped onions for about 10 minutes, until tender and translucent. In another large skillet over medium heat, saute the sliced mushrooms in the other teaspoon of butter and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, until they are tender. Remove both the sauteed onions and mushrooms from the heat, and transfer them to a large bowl with the shredded summer squash.
  3. Add the eggs, 3 oz. of shredded cheese, dried thyme and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to the bowl, and mix until everything is well combined. Transfer the mixture to the greased pie pan, and top with the remaining ounce of shredded cheese.
  4. Bake at 350F for about 35 minutes, or until golden around the edges and firm in the center.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Store any leftovers in the fridge, well covered, for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • If you don't care for mushrooms, there are a variety of other veggies you could use instead. Try adding spinach, kale, broccoli, peppers, or any other vegetables you like!

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 200mg (67%) Sodium 470mg (20%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 625IU (13%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 322mg (32%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 200mg 67%
Sodium 470mg 20%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 625IU 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 322mg 32%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.