Healthy Meat-Free Lunches that Aren't Salad
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Cheddar Mushroom Asparagus Quiche
This gluten-free quiche will have you looking forward to lunch all morning. The buttery crust is made with ghee, or pure butterfat, turning the pastry into something downright irresistible. Earthy mushrooms play up asparagus' sweet side, and sharp cheddar adds richness. Get the recipe here.
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggplants
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 cup shredded cheese
Method
- Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
- Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
- Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
- Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
- Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
- Serve and enjoy!