we are still enjoying our take on quiche, frittata, whatever you would like to call it.
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we tend to have many names for recipes. you make something that is similar to something, but what do you call it? do you still call it what it is supposed to be, even though it is nothing like it? do you get what we mean?
that is a question we have asked ourselves often in terms of raw foods. the recipe is for a cookie, but a different type of cookie. or it looks like cheesecake but not cheesecake. you know. anyone else ponder these thoughts?
we are calling our next 3 ingredient recipe – PIE
similar to our lentil pie (which is vegan), but this time kept the recipe simple – kale sweet potato pie
well today we have another recipe that we just love either for post workout or as a snack. it is full of greens, protein, fiber, beta-carotene. instead of just hand stirring the recipe like we have done in our previous two recipes – kale artichoke quiche and 3 ingredient quiche , we decided to blend it up.
pure2raw recipe: kale sweet potato pie
prep time: 5 minutes
bake time: preheat oven to 350 and bake quiche for about 30 minutes
ingredients:
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 sweet potato (medium-large), cooked
- 4 cups chopped kale, fresh
directions:
once your sweet potato is soft, place all ingredients into a blender and blend till combined.
add your favorite seasonings of choice. about 2 -3 tsp of a mix of spices and herbs.
pour the blended kale quiche into a 8 or 9 in pie dish (lightly oiled) and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.
a simple pie that is naturally gluten free, grain free, and dairy free.
and we got a gluten free grain free almond crust for those wanting a crust.
now in terms of serving size. to be honest we hate to put this on recipes, because we do not really look at food as servings. because there have been recipes that we make, and it is says feeds 4, but we easily finish it off between the two (sometimes 3 if Gary is having some). everyone’s meal servings will be different, which is the way it should be. we should all be trusting our own bodies to tell us when we have had enough.
we enjoy food till we feel full and satisfied, of course being careful of not over eating. which is something we still have to be aware of from time to time. as we just love food! but for this kale sweet potato pie, we shared it. but you could get away with feeding more people as a side dish.
and this recipe happens to be green, so just in time for St Patty’s Day.
Twins Question: what are your thoughts on serving size? do you pay attention to them? do you just eat till your are full? do you find it hard sticking to serving sizes?
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mmm another recipe that is right up my ally. I like that you blended it up this time, it looks like such a traditional quiche… err I mean pie! Oh goodness I put almost no merit in serving size, how could you? People eat such different sized meals and even day to day my body craves very different amounts of food!
katie @KatieDid recently posted..Carob Roasted Carrots
This sounds tasty! But totally something I’d have to make when NOT cooking dinner for Shane. It’s so green! But you have a point about St. Patty’s Day…
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Yum! It has eggs, id go with quiche
. Delicious regardless!! I try to listen to my body but i do check on the serving size to keep myself in check 
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This looks amazing! The color is gorgeous
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There you go again….making me drool over green foods….and quiche!!!
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I have a question for you guys! You both are very thin and petite. i notie that being vegan (and from a lot of your recipes) there is high fat intake…good fats of course..but fats are fats….do you find fat is a large part of your diets (more so than protein) and do you think you eat small portions because of that, or do you think because of how clean your diet is and the amount of vegetables you intake, it sort of balances everything out.
Are you (guys) naturally this thin or do you think it’s a product of your diet?
OMG haha, I bought a pack of frozen spinach for the first time yesterday to try your other recipe of quiche. The funny thing is I already had some egg whites and fresh kale in the fridge as well! I will defffinniteely try this recipe
Looks amazing~ (and so pretty)!
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Okay, so I am STUNNED at how simple this amazing recipe is! Right up my alley.
Re: serving sizes, I do and have to pay attention them to keep my weight down. I lost my ability to sense my fullness a long time ago (I love to eat!), so I’m trying to retrain myself to learn what appropriately full feels like. When the food is good though, serving sizes seem so small! Haha
Interestingly, my mom recently brought me back some food from Taiwan, and I was surprised at their versions of nutritional labels. Whereas in the US, our labels tell us what serving sizes are, in Taiwan they leave that up to you and instead just tell you the information per 100 grams. Talk about the math – I had to pull out my darn calculator to figure out how a bite could impact my eating plan for the day.
haha Annie that is true, we still struggle with that too when something is that good
You two are going to keep me in the kitchen for hours on end. Gonna be making this along with the thin mints…
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Awesome pie girls!! I love all 3 ingredients + how easy it is. Blend and bake!
And along with serving size… Sometimes it’s tricky, but I try to include it. Chow ever what could say 4 could really end up being 2 depending on hunger + who’s eating it.
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very true Heather
Sweet potato pie? Count me in! I love that you added kale as I find it hard to eat that raw, so I like any recipes where kale is snuck in there!
This looks lovely!! I wanna come feast with you gals….swoon!
Ahhh I think I overeat! I snack a LOT, but I’m always hungry so I think my body needs it and I like it
I don’t go over board at meals so I even it out with snacks 
I’m trying this quiche pie! YUM!
xxoo
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This kale pie looks great! I am looking for a green recipes for st pattys day, this will work great! Do you have any green dessert recipes you wanna share:)
That looks so delicious!! I know I hate when people are like, “how much should I eat?” uhh eat until you are full – I can’t tell others how much their body needs. I personally need quite many frequent meals due to my intense workouts. I think I’m going to make this as a post workout meal – yay!!! BTW i worked myself up to a 6 minute 30 second plank – my whole body was trembling at minute 4 ahhhh!!!!!! I blame my ability to do this long on my brother who always tricks me and tell me I’ve only done 5 minutes instead of 6 lol
Ooh yummy this looks so great!!! Loving your quiche recipes!
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Very innovative! I have got to be honest though, as good for you as this dish may be, it doesn’t look very appealing to the taste. Not opposed to trying it though so I will get back to you on the taste. Thanks for posting!
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I’ve had this on my back burner wanting to make your quiche and now I have some kale but just ran out of sweet potato. I need to get some, Ella and I can both share this!!! Such a great idea–and I never thought this would work!!!
What seasonings do you use?
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I made it for lunch today and am enjoying it right now!! I got a little annoyed in the middle because it took 50minutes for me in the oven! Is it supposed to be super moist after it’s done? Thanks!! (great with hot sauce
p.s. the bottom of my pie is ‘white.’ I don’t know if that’s egg whites or the reaction with the aluminum fan (I greased it with coconut oil). Please let me know if yours was like it, too!
Stephanie yes a little moist in the center is fine, ours was the same. Also the white on bottom probably from the oil and little egg whites, but it still sounds like it came out
I definitely pay attention to serving sizes, but mine are normally huge since I eat so many veggies. I only really concern myself with watching the protein or more calorie dense part of my meal. This looks amazing!
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This pie looks great! Rather than serving sizes, I agree that’s important to pay attention to your body and hunger signals and everyone is different in how much food they need and/or want!
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I usually try to stick to recommended serving sizes, but I don’t really measure– I just eyeball amounts. I think that’s because I too love food and could probably very easily go overboard on things like granola and nut butters that are calorically dense. I never stick to serving sizes for fruits or veggies thought because I think recommended serving sizes for fresh fruits and veggies are too small!:)
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Good point Ami! we agree
I eat until I am full, I think if you are eating healthy you don’t need to worry so much about serving sizes? I love kale, I just made this amazing pasta with kale, broccoli and zucchini from Skinny Bitch in the Kitch…It’s so good! You can see the full recipe here
http://livehealthysimply.com/2012/03/super-easy-green-goodness-pasta/
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so pretty and green! I can relate to not knowing what to call your recipes. The last recipe we created was a hot chocolate marshmallow mousse but it wasn’t really mousse. We just like the word “mousse”!
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Wow, this look amazing and super simple..love!
I feel the same way about serving sizes! I usually tend to leave them off the recipes on my own blog, because even though it might feed 4 people, most of the time my fiance and I polish off most of it on our own! I’m also really bad at making side dishes, so I think that also affects it. I’m so glad you brought this issue up
Just discovered your lovely blog via Made by Girl – loving this post – I can’t wait to make this and have just added your blog to my faves list. On the subject of eating or overeating…I used to but find that if I ensure I have protein, some starch like short grain brown rice and veggies at each meal (even brekkie, although I do sometimes skip the veg) I am far more able to stop when I’m done. I don’t need to snack either so it’s been a revelation to eat like that. These recipes look sooooo good. Oh yum.
I just made this, and am eating it with cottage cheese, chicken meat ball and kale chips. Oh My, this is so good. I am enjoying my healthy lunch, and will finish it with a few seedless green grapes.
Thank You for the recipe
Linda
Linda awesome!!! glad you liked it
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