This Leek Quiche with Spaghetti Squash has been a hit in my household, and everyone keeps asking me to make it over and over again. It is delicious, rich, and comforting. Did I mention gluten-free? You will love it! Check it out!
Veggies forgotten in the bottom of the fridge? No more!
What better way to use some leftover veggies than in a nice, fancy, healthy, low-carb pie that you could serve for dinner? This pie is veggie-packed, healthy, and delicious. Throw your favorite veggies in there (or those left in the fridge), and call it a day!
Leek, the unsung hero of vegetables
I reached out to my very Frenchie sister and asked her, "What can you do with leeks?", she exclaimed, "mais enfin, une quiche aux poireaux!"(but of course, a leek quiche!).
I had leeks in my fridge from my local Produce Co-op in Cleveland called City Fresh (I mention them in my post about Pumpkin Bread with Homemade Pumpkin Purée).
They have a taste very close to onions but softer and more earthy. A quiche with leeks would be absolutely delicious!
Spaghetti Squash as a Crust? Yes!
I discovered while making this recipe that spaghetti squash makes a wonderful gluten-free, delicious crust. The process is quite easy, actually: roast them, scrape them, and make sure to remove any excess moisture. Then add the eggs, seasonings, and cheese. Pre-bake it in the oven before adding the filling, and voila!
Savory and Satisfying Filling
This quiche is packed with:
- Sautéed leeks for a mild, earthy flavor
- Homemade turkey sausage for protein (or use store-bought)
- A creamy egg mixture with cheese
How to make it
- Prep the Crust: Roast spaghetti squash, squeeze out moisture, mix with eggs and cheese, then pre-bake.
- Cook the Filling: Sauté leeks and turkey sausage.
- Assemble & Bake: Add the filling to the crust, pour in the egg mixture, and bake until golden.
Storage and Freezing Tips
Yes, it can be stored very well, thanks to its veggie crust and rich, creamy filling.
If there are leftovers...
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, OR
- Freeze for up to 1 month—reheat in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Customize Your Quiche!
This recipe is flexible; you could:
- Swap turkey sausage for beef or turkey bacon
- Use different cheese and sprinkle some feta and ricotta in there
- Ditch the leeks for spinach or mushrooms (or both!).
- Drizzle some hot honey on top to keep things spicy!
- Make the crust out of cauliflower or broccoli for a more keto-friendly pie, and more importantly, have fun with it!
This Leek Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust is comforting, flavorful, and packed with veggies. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Spread your Spaghetti Squash Mixture into a your pie pan.
It could take about 1 cup to 1 1/2 cup of mixture to cover your pie pan.
Bake your Spaghetti Squash Quiche crust for 20 minutes until it begins to brown around thee edges.
Get your filling ready.
Add the Sausage and Leek mixture to the bare crust.
Add the egg mixture, sprinkle cheese and finish with the pieces of cream cheese.