Asparagus & Bacon Crustless Quiche w/Caramelized Balsamic Onions

Asparagus & Bacon Crustless Quiche w/ Caramelized Balsamic Onions

Serves 2-3

time:45 mins- 1HR

Ingredients:

For the Quiche:

4-6 Slices bacon 

8 spears of asparagus, chopped or ribboned

2 garlic cloves, minced

6 whole eggs plus 2 egg whites, whipped in the blender

1 Tbsp coconut milk

pinch salt and pepper

For the Caramelized onions:

1 large yellow onion
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp salt

 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Quiche:

1)Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F.  Grease a 10 inch baking dish with some ghee or EVOO and set aside 

2) In a medium skillet, cook bacon until it starts to crisp. remove excess fat if necessary, leaving a little behind for the asparagus to fry in. Add Asparagus and cook until it starts to soften. Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). transfer to baking dish.

3)Whip the eggs, egg whites, and coconut milk in the blender for about 15-20 seconds.  season with salt and pepper, then add to the baking dish. Give it a stir and pop it in the oven for 30-40 mins until eggs are set 

Caramelized onions:

1) slice or spiralize onion into very thin strands

2)In a medium sauce pan, heat oil and butter on low-medium heat. Add onions and salt and cook for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally. 

3)when the onions are softened and browned, add balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional 5 mins.