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Plan Z Phase: This is a Z3 (ZReboot), Z3.5 (ZReboot 3.5) recipe. This recipe makes a yummy vegetarian lunch or side dish to go with a protein. I also put it in Zola to GO! because it can travel to a buffet. Can be served warm or even at room temperature.

Serving Size: Serves 4-8 depending on side dish or entrée

Ingredients: 

For the Low Carb Crust (Z3 or even later*)

• 1-1/2 cups of super fine ground almond meal flour (Bob’s Mill is my usual brand)
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg white
• 3 Tbl soft or melted butter

*When you get to Z3.5 of ZLife you may still decide to make this low carb crust. You can also venture to using a homemade crust of your favorite recipe or even buy a pre-made crust. The Pillsbury crust in the box is a processed food and I don’t use it often, but if you do use it there are just 12 grams of carbs in a 1/8 size slice. That’s not bad. Just don’t do it often. Keep an eye on your scale!

For the Creamy Leeks

• 4 large leeks, cleaned, outer layer removed. Slice into 1/4″ slices and then chop. Throw away green leaves and the root end. Do not put them in your garbage disposal. They can clog your disposal.
• 2 Tbl of butter
• grated sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of whipping cream
• 2 cups of shredded Gruyere (Gruyere is a yummy French cheese). You can choose a different cheese, but this will be the most traditional option).
• a dusting of cayenne (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

For the Low Carb Crust

Mix the ingredients and then press into the pan by hand. Just keep inching it around until you cover the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.

For the Creamy Leeks

Melt butter in a medium saute pan. Stir in leeks. Cook for about 10 minutes or until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat. Add the cream and the cheese. Stir to get the cream hot and melt some of the cheese.

Pour over your crust.

Bake 30 minutes or until custard is set and golden brown. When it’s a light golden color it is likely done so I count on that. Let this set for about 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven. That will firm it up a bit more to make clean slices.

Enjoy! Bon Appetit!

Cheers,