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loW CaRb ReCiPeS
ReCiPeS by inè ReynieRSe. PhoTogRaPhy by Sean CaliTz

Published in 2015, Low Carb is Lekker by Inè Reynierse is just as relevant, if not more relevant
today, when so many of us have resorted to snacking to beat the boredom and frustration of
leading an enforced and restricted lifestyle. Inè talks about obesity reaching pandemic levels –
so now we face two equally life-threatening scourges. Here are two of her tasty recipes for you
to make, to get you off the carb roller coaster.

low Carb Rocket and
Salami Quiche

Ingredients for the Quiche Base:
• 4 cups of ground almonds
• 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
• 1/2 cup seed mix
• 2 tbsp grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
• 1 finely grated baby marrow
• 20g butter

Quiche filling:
• 3 Eggs
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• 60ml cream
• A small handful of chopped rocket or baby spinach leaves
• A generous handful of grated Mozzarella cheese
• 5 slices salami (chopped)
• 3 cherry tomatoes halved
Method:
- For the base, put all the dry ingredients and baby marrow into a
bowl. Rub the butter through the mixture. Press down to form crusts
in each compartment of a muffin pan. Bake for 5 - 7 minutes at
180°C.
low Carb Pampoen koekies
- For the filling, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and scoop into the
crust bases.
Ingredients:
• 1 Large, cooked gem squash or regular pumpkin - Bake at 180°C until the quiche has a puffy, set texture
(+/- 15 minutes).
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Xylitol
• Pinch of salt
• 80ml milk / coconut milk or cream
• Olive oil for frying
Method:
- Mix all the ingredients together and fry spoonfuls in a pan on
medium heat.

- Mix about one tbsp Xylitol with a tsp Cinnamon and sprinkle the
love over these hot mammas!

- These can be served with low carb lasagne, which consists of
layers of beef mince and baby marrow strips topped with cheese.

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