Bacon, Caramelized Onion, and Veggie Quiche {Paleo, GF, DF}

1 9 ” paleo pie crust recipe pressed into 9” pie dish and baked for 5-7 minutes at 375 degrees or until just barely set
6 slices nitrate free bacon
3-4 Tbsp reserved bacon fat or other cooking fat
1 8 oz container white mushrooms sliced
2 medium onions sliced thin
1 small/med zucchini cut in quarters and sliced
2 garlic cloves minced
Sea salt for sprinkling on veggies
7 large eggs
1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast optional
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium high heat, crumble, and set aside to drain on paper towels. Reserve bacon fat to caramelize the onions and cook the veggies.
Next, caramelize the onions. Heat a large skillet over med-low/low heat, and add the bacon fat (or other cooking fat if preferred)
Add sliced onions and stir to coat, sprinkle with sea salt. Cook and periodically stir, for 20-30 minutes, lowering heat or adding a bit more fat as needed to avoid burning. The onions are done when they are a deep golden brown color and very fragrant.
While the onions cook, heat a separate skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp cooking fat. Add the zucchini and mushrooms, sprinkle with sea salt.
Sautee the veggies for about 2 minutes, stirring as needed, until softened. Add garlic and continue to cook another 45 seconds until softened, then remove from heat.
In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, salt, and nutritional yeast.
Drain excess fat from the onions and veggies, then place all the veggies and bacon evenly in the partially baked crust. Pour egg mixture evenly over the filling.
Bake in the 375 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until center is set. Cover the quiche with a foil tent for the last 10 mins if crust begins to brown too much. Allow quiche to rest st least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!

*You can use a sweet potato crust as in this recipe to make this Whole30 compliant.