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    Low-Carb Onion Pie

    Written by Kathrin (Leave a Comment)

    This onion pie convinces everyone: moist, quick to make, and full of flavor! And - a nice side effect - it's low-carb.

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    Hey everyone! Today's recipe is a great quick dinner, and one of our new fall favorites.

    Incredibly simple, incredibly moist, and just plain delicious: No one will notice that this onion pie with shortcrust pasty is actually low carb. Even kids love the pie, and: Since the onion pie does not require yeast, it is really quick and easy to make.

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    • Taste and Occasion
    • Ingredients
    • How to make the Quick Low Carb Onion Pie
    • Top Tip
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    • Quick Low Carb Onion Pie
    • Variations
    • Nutrition
    • Reviews

    Taste and Occasion

    I got the idea to bake a low-carb onion pie without dough or a base from a friend. She recently served a delicious alternative and only revealed to me afterward that she had forgotten the (actually intended) bottom. The minor mishap definitely did not detract from the pleasure 😉

    The classic onion cake is, of course, just as delicious. But this quick low-carb onion pie convinces in many respects: You don't need much time to make it, mainly because you do not have to prepare yeast dough or shortcrust pastry. There is only one mass.

    The result tastes a bit like a quiche; both hot from the oven and lukewarm. And – all parents among you will know this little problem: nobody will notice that there are vegetables in the low-carb onion pie. So you can trick toddlers with it very well 😉 .

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • Original German Zwiebelkuchen
    • Spinach Quiche
    • Spinach Puffs with Feta Cheese
    • Crispy Low Carb Pizza Base

    Last advantage: the recipe is sure to succeed. It's almost as easy as making scrambled eggs. The taste somehow reminds me of a Spanish egg tortilla. Wonderfully moist, spicy, tangy.

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    Ingredients

    If you recreate the onion pie without yeast, cream, and sour cream, you should pay attention to good ingredients. First and foremost, a good, flavorful cheese. I recommend mountain cheese; in principle, the recipe also works with milder alternatives. It doesn't matter if you use bacon, diced cooked ham, or cottage ham.

    The "scrambled egg mixture" is bound with flour. So you cannot say, that the onion pie gets along entirely without carbs. But you have to calculate the 130 grams of flour distributed over 12 pieces. So the onion pie is definitely low-carb. And soooo delicious, whether you are on a low-carb diet or not.

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    How to make the Quick Low Carb Onion Pie

    You will see, that this pie is really super quick and easy to make. But first things first: Peel and chop the onions and sauté in a little bit of oil or butter. Once you're done with that, add ham or bacon and set it aside.

    Now, preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C, cover the bottom of a springform pan with baking paper, lightly grease the edges, and dust with flour. Then, beat the eggs well and stir in the milk.

    Sift the flour into the egg mixture and stir it in. Now you can add the grated or diced cheese as well as the onion and bacon mixture. If you like, season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Recipe Recommendation

    Original German Zwiebelkuchen

    Easy onion cake with short pastry - a real autumn classic! Since the onion cake does not require yeast, it is also made comparatively quickly

    In the end, pour the dough into the pan and bake the onion pie for about 35-40 minutes. That's it!

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    Top Tip

    If you want the onion pie to be vegetarian, just leave out the meat. If you want to add a splash of color, you can exchange white onions with red ones.

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    Recipe Card

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    Quick Low Carb Onion Pie

    Super moist and filling: this quick onion pie without a base will convince even people who are not fond of low carb!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Baking Time35 mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 174kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Springform Pan (10 in/26 cm)

    Ingredients

    • 500 grams (3 cups) onions, about 4 pieces
    • 1 tablespoon butter, or oil
    • 4 eggs, medium
    • 170 milliliters (¾ cup) milk
    • 130 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
    • 200 grams (1 ¾ cups) mountain cheese, diced or grated
    • 150 grams (1 cup) smoked ham or bacon, diced; optional

    Instructions

    • Peel and chop the onions. Sauté in a little bit of oil or butter. Add ham or bacon at the end. Set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Cover the bottom of a springform pan with baking paper, lightly grease the edges and dust with flour. Beat the eggs well and stir in the milk.
    • Sift the flour into the egg mixture and stir it in. Then add the grated or diced cheese and the onion and bacon mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Pour the dough into the pan and bake the onion pie for about 35-40 minutes.

    Notes

    • The onion pie tastes hot, lukewarm, but also cold. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be baked again for a short time.
    • For a vegetarian onion pie without a base, simply omit the ham.

    Ingredient substitutions

    Do you want to replace some ingredients? Here you find tips for baking ingredient substitutions!
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    Variations

    If you like my onion pie, you definitely have to try my easy tomato quiche with goat cheese too! Or how about a tasty focaccia recipe? Savory recipes like these are really a dream.

    Of course, you can also hide vegetables in sweet recipes without the kids noticing 😉! For example, you need sweet potatoes for the dough of these vegan and gluten-free brownies. And because it is slowly but surely time for delicious fall recipes, the pumpkin spice cake is also an insider tip.

    This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.This quick low carb onion cake without a base convinces everyone: moist, quick, flavorful! It's a nice side effect that the onion cake is low in carbs.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Quick Low Carb Onion Pie
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 174 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 82mg27%
    Sodium 293mg13%
    Potassium 161mg5%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 300IU6%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 157mg16%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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