1leek, white and light green, quartered and sliced,
½cupwater
1tspKosher salt
1tspunsalted butter
6slicesbacon, nitrate-free, cut into ½-inch pieces
3eggs
1mediumyam, baked until done but still slightly firm, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
¼cupGruyere cheese, grated
1cupspinach, steamed (optional)
1Tbspunsalted butter, cut in pea-size dots
In small frying pan, on medium heat add bacon pieces and cook until crisp. In mixing bowl beat together the eggs, cream, and seasonings. Check the seasoning. Gently add the diced yam, bacon pieces, and cheese.
Spray mini-muffin pan with coconut oil spray. Place about a tablespoon of the quiche mixture in each cup. Top with pea-size piece of butter. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden on top. Remove from oven, cool for 10 minutes, and remove from pan to cooling rack.
Method
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small saucepan, boil water and add the leeks, salt, and butter.
Cook over medium heat, covered, until water has almost evaporated.
Lower heat and stew gently for 10-15 minutes or until tender.