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Zucchini Ribbon Quiche — Recipe Redux

I have just returned from Florida taping a talk show segment on healthy snacks. I was delighted to share two of my favorite snacks from Pure Foods: Trail Chips and Chicpea & Lentille cheese puffs. I can’t wait to show you some clips and the actual segment – It airs in September. But since it’s still some time away, I’ll have to keep you posted. : )

zucchini ribbon quiche baked tilted angle

Fortunate to have the rest of the week to chill, I’ve decided to spend today baking (with the air conditioner on of course! – It’s LA). I took my time arranging the ingredients. To my surprise, it couldn’t have been easier making oodles of noodles out of my fresh zucchini. I used my Spiralizer and turned my ordinary zucchini into ribbons of deliciousness.

veggie spiralizer

The Recipe Redux’s July Theme: Get Your Fruits and Veggies in Shape

With produce galore, now’s a great time to enjoy lots of fruits and vegetables. Show us how you’re serving the bounty of gardens and orchards in shapes like ribbons, noodles, cut-outs, or other creative cuts.

Zucchini Ribbon Quiche

This Zucchini Ribbon Quiche has lot’s of great layers — each seasoned for ultimate flavor.  I learned awhile ago from a sponsored Pistachio Grower’s event at Mozza that seasoning each ingredient is key to a great salad. So I took this methodology to my baking. I seasoned the pie crust with a mustard wash (simply brushed a thin layer evenly onto the crust). Then added a layer of fresh mozzarella. I seasoned one batch of zucchini and eggplant with onions. My next layer of zucchini ribbons was seasoned with garlic. Then poured my egg base, seasoned with salt & pepper,  all over.

Here’s the recipe:

Zucchini Ribbon Quiche

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized into ribbons (noodles)
  • 1 small thin eggplant Japanese, Spiralized
  • 1 large white onion
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 pie shell frozen

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Saute onions with 2 tsp olive oil in pan until translucent.
  • Add 2 cups zucchini ribbons and eggplant noodles and continue heating until just soft.
  • Add a couple Tbsp low sodium broth to keep from sticking to pan (if necessary)
  • Remove from heat, drain well, set aside.
  • Heat garlic in 2 tsp of olive oil until slightly browned.
  • Add remaining zucchini ribbons and heat until just soft.
  • Remove from heat, set aside.
  • Take a frozen pie crust and brush a thin layer of dijon mustard.
  • Layer fresh mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Add layer of the zucchini, eggplant and onion mixture.
  • Top with layer of zucchini and garlic mixture.
  • In a bowl combine eggs, half & half and salt & pepper to taste until well-blended.
  • Add egg/cream mixture and distribute all over veggies, evenly.
  • Bake for 35 minutes until crust golden and quiche set.
zucchini ribbon quiche baked
This zucchini ribbon quiche is packed with oodles of veggie deliciousness. It’s got 4 medium zucchinis and 1 small Japanese eggplant and is shown here garnished with rosemary and antioxidant rich tomatoes.

Yum


Ok, I couldn’t set this post without sending a pic from my shoot in Florida. Will post clips closer to the date. So stay tuned for actual segment which airs in September! I can’t wait to see the final footage. Keep you all posted! 🙂

Balancing Act teaser photo


Back to a Zoodlelicious Quiche

Okay, I’m ready to serve up my Zucchini Ribbon Quiche for dinner. Kids want it right now!!! They’ve been waiting…. My mouth is watering. The tomatoes are fresh and sweet and the rosemary garnish smells oh so good topping off the savory flavor combination (enhanced with the light layer of dijon).

Mmmmm…. want some?!

zucchini ribbon quiche served up


11 Responses

  1. I think I may need to make this for dinner tonight with the leftover zucchini from my last Recipe Redux post. Yum!! Thanks so much for the dinner inspiration 🙂 I hope things are cooling off for you a little bit like they are today in San Diego 🙂

    1. I think in the 90ºs today EA. lol! But I welcome the dry heat as I’ve been in humid Florida for 2 days and the heat doesn’t subside in the evenings — the way it cools of in So Cal. Love being on the West Coast. Zucchini is great! (and works so well in a Spiralizer). So glad to inspire you. Let me know what you think. : )

    1. Thanks Deanna! I can’t believe I only just started using the Spiralizer recently. lol! What an amazing gadget!!! Just made a miso-maple sauce to drizzle onto zucchini ribbons with shredded carrots and tofu bits for lunch. It was such an easy, summer-friendly dish. Love, love, love my Spiralizer!

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Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, RYT, is a Los Angeles-based registered dietitian, yoga enthusiast, and founder of Nutri Savvy Health. As a health writer, recipe developer, and private practice dietitian, Lauren promotes a plant-based diet, with minimal effort and maximal nutrition. She shares her love of creativity in the kitchen with her twin daughters who enjoy the art of cooking.