This Keto Parmesan Crust is a flavorful and keto dish. This dish is made with the combination of almond flour, coconut, & Parmesan cheese, along with the coconut oil and egg to bind the components. This dish has a combination of slightly sweet, nutty, and cheesy flavors. This crust is perfect to prepare the keto-friendly pizza, quiche, or tart as it is naturally grain and gluten-free, along with being keto-friendly as well. This crust has lots of proteins and healthy fats, so it is perfect for the keto diet. This Keto Parmesan Crust stores well and warms up perfectly, so you can easily prepare this for meal prep purposes. We can also prepare the dairy-free crust and utilize the nutritional yeast in place of parmesan cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cook time: 15–20 mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 25–30 mints.
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Course: Base/Crust
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
- Prep time: 10 mints.
- Serving: 8 slices
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Pie pan or tart dish
- Parchment paper
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We have to use the fine almond flour to prepare the perfect texture crust.
COCONUT FLAKES:
- We have to use the coconut flakes without sugar in the crust to provide the texture and taste without the carbs.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese is used to prepare the keto crust, and it should be fresh for the best taste and texture.
SALT:
- It is used to provide the taste in the crust.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder is used to prepare the crust, and it also provides a savory and subtle taste.
EGGS:
- Eggs are utilized to bind the components of the crust together.
COCONUT OIL:
- Coconut oil is used to hold the crust, and we will also use butter for this purpose.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We would adjust the temperature of oven at 375 degrees F.
- After that we would include the coconut flakes, salt,
- almond flour, parmesan, & garlic seasoning, & combine all the components.
- Then we can add the egg and coconut oil and mix to prepare the dough.
- We can add the mix to the dish, press properly, and bake for fifteen minutes,
- We can cool down the crust and then fill or slice.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- We will utilize this keto crust to prepare the keto-friendly quiche.
- You can prepare the mini pizza by adding tomatoes, cheese, & pesto sauce.
- We can spread the cream cheese then add some salmon to prepare the brunch.
- You can also prepare the mini tartlets along with spinach and eggs in a muffin tin.
- We can also make their crumbs and sprinkle them on the casserole for a crunchy taste.
TIPS:
- We can cool the dough for ten minutes to handle it easily.
- You would also utilize the parchment paper to prevent it from sticking.
- We would also include the herbs like thyme & rosemary for an additional herbal taste in the filling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the crust in the closed box and store it for four days.
FREEZER:
- We can cover the crust with the plastic wrap and preserve the crust for about two months.
FAQs:
How can I prepare the dairy-free crust?
- We can utilize the nutritional yeast as a substitute for the parmesan cheese to prepare the dairy-free crust.
Does this crust get soggy with wet filling?
- We can pre-bake the crust and remove the moisture from the filling properly to avoid the crust from getting soggy.
How to prepare the nut-free crust?
- We will utilize sunflower seed flour to prepare the nut-free crust, but it may slightly change the texture of the crust.
Can we make the dessert with this crust?
- This crust is not suitable for the crust because of savory flavors.
Will we prepare this crust before time?
- This crust will stock up easily in the fridge, so we can prepare this before time runs out.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 180 kcal
Net carbs: 4g
Total carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 15g
Sodium: 180mg
Potassium: 90mg
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 0.8mg
Vitamin A: 100 IU
Serving size: 1/8 crust
Serving: 8