I’ve made a meat crust quiche before, but this time, I went the opposite route. Veggie route. And light carb route. I’m not one to watch my carbs that much, I just eat. But I hear spaghetti squash is low carb. So you’re welcome, carb-watchers. If I’m wrong, my b.
So I’ve been trying to keep busy through the weekend. But keeping busy turned into many, many episodes of Sex in the City. Do you ever feel like shows and songs you hear on the radio relate completely to what you’re going through? No? I’m just that self absorbed that I feel like the world is orbiting me? Cool. Anywho, I swear every episode included Carrie going through a break up. Mostly because that’s all that show is about. But that’s besides the point. She even talked about rules to breaking up. It included not going shopping. I broke that rule. But what better thing to make you feel better in life than a new pair of boots? Nothing. I bought these boots online. I’m literally going to squeal when they arrive at my doorstep.
Another way you think will keep your mind from going insane is going for a nice little bike ride. Bullsh*t. You have even more time to think when you’re moseying around on a bike, doing circles around the park, barely being able to hear others around you because of the wind creating white noise in your ears. Whoever said running or biking clears your head obviously was not going through a break up at the time. What does work is CrossFit. You’re in such pain, the mind blurs pretty well at that point in order to not completely break. No wonder I started competing in CrossFit more when I went through my last break up. I spent hours upon hours in the gym in order to keep my mind blank. Oh love, you sonofab*tch.
Back to the point. Laura and I took this nice little bike ride around the park and throughout our neighborhood. I needed to get out of the house, she needed to learn to use her new fancy road bike that she will be using in a month in her triathlon. So, just in case she fell over in public trying to clip in and out, at least she had me there to laugh at her. But while we biked around, geese decided it would be a good idea to cross the street. While the goose sped up his little goose feet so I wouldn’t hit him, a car drove by at the same time. Bad timing for sure on his end. So the car caught his wing, feathers flew everywhere, I had to lift my feet up straight in the air in order not to give him a concussion, and I couldn’t look back. What if he died? That would be awful. But Laura looked back and he was just fine. Do you think he learned his lesson or forgot about it in 34.3 seconds because his brain is rather small? I don’t know, man. I just know I did not witness a hit and run that day. Thank gosh.
In the end, I have had a good break up. I think you see people’s true colors when relationships end. And I saw his. And his colors were bright and wonderful. Just like I always saw him. Love is truly an amazing thing and I feel damn lucky to have experienced it with such a kind and wonderful person. Love shapes and molds us, and I can honestly say I have been molded into a better person because of that man.
Thanks for letting me get deep on you. You’re a good listener, random person.
Spaghetti Squash Crusted Quiche
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (2 pounds), cut in half lengthwise
- 3/4 pound pork breakfast sausage
- 6 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- handful of sliced mushrooms (I used shiitake mushrooms)
- coconut oil, to grease pie plate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place spaghetti squash cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake squash for 20-25 minutes or until you can press on the outside of the squash and it gives a bit.
- Once spaghetti squash is done cooking, remove from oven, scoop out the seeds and excess strings and let cool while you finish the rest of the quiche. Once spaghetti squash is cooled, use a fork to remove the threads.
- Turn oven down to 350 degrees.
- Place breakfast sausage in a medium pan over medium heat. Break up and cook until there is no pink left. Remove from heat and drain any excess fat, if needed.
- Whisk together eggs, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Pull out a pie plate and grease thoroughly with coconut oil. Add all the spaghetti squash threads to the pie plate and press down into the plate and up onto the sides. Try to make it even throughout.
- Pour the eggs into the plate, then add the crumbled sausage, on top with sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle with a bit more salt on top.
- Place in oven to bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees or until eggs are cooked through in the middle.
- Let rest before cutting into it.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served!
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I made this for my mom’s group using some of the modifications suggested by Sue. I was worried making a new dish for other people, but I wanted to bring a healthy egg dish and this looked so good. Because I was late to the meeting (as per usual) I thought I might end up having a lot left over. My fear was completely unfounded. They gobbled it up and then sought out “the maker of the delicious paleo quiche” for the recipe. Since I couldn’t take credit for the awesome quiche, I directed them all to your blog but thanks for making me look good with all the others mamas for a second anyway.
A light carb quiche? Sounds super delicious! Using coconut oil was a great choice since you’re aiming for a healthier option. Next time try to include a tasty helping of cheese for an extra punch of flavor.
How does this recipe hold up in the freezer for eating later?
i don’t think this would hold up in the freezer very well
If you don’t have a pie plate, can you use a 9×11 casserole dish?
that will be too big. you should use an 8×8 baking dish instead
This is in the oven right now. Your recipes make me insanely happy 🙂 Thanks! #foodjoy
I made this twice last week and everyone, including the picky 12-year-old, loved it. I like that it works as a starting-off point too. The second time I didn’t have 6 eggs, just 4, and I was out of sausage so I used bacon. Since I was using bacon I added a layer of sautéed onions and mushrooms right above the squash, then threw in the eggs and bacon. It was great too! The hubby wants to try a cheesy quiche (not paleo, I know) with the spaghetti squash crust. In a way, this recipe is a tiny bit life altering.
I was going to make this yesterday, as I had a spaghetti squash and some ground beef. Then I remembered I had 3 cooked chicken breasts in the fridge that needed to be eaten up. I sautéed some diced onions and orange peppers, then added the diced chicken breast and used that as the topping. It was wonderful! We love spaghetti squash and I love finding new ways to use it. Thank you!
This was awesome!!
I loved this! Turned out great! I had some squash leftover and I used the seeds to roast and season for snacks!
Waiting for this baby to finish in the oven. I subbed a red bell pepper and some thinly sliced baby zucchini in place of mushrooms. I hate mushrooms.
Thank you for sharing all these recipes and your insights. Great website!
-djg