Zucchini Carrot Swirl Quiche
Who says quiche has to be boring?
Ribbons of green and golden zucchini curl around bright orange carrot in a spiral that looks like it came out of a French café window. Underneath is a creamy, cheesy egg custard, and Everything Plus Dill ties it all together with savoury, herby flavour in every forkful.
It looks like hours of work. It isn’t. A mandolin does the slicing, you do the spiralling, and the oven handles the rest. Serve it for brunch, an easy lunch, or a light dinner with a crisp green salad. Want it heartier? Tuck in cooked shrimp for an extra protein boost.
Did You Know?
Zucchini is about 95% water. That’s why salting and patting the ribbons dry before baking matters so much. It pulls out excess moisture so your custard sets creamy instead of watery.
Those carrot ribbons bring more than colour. Carrots are one of the richest everyday sources of beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A. Beta-carotene is fat-soluble, so baking it into a cheesy egg custard is a delicious way to put it to work.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s a showstopper. Nobody needs to know how easy it was. Imagine Christmas, Easter, New Years and Thanksgiving with this morning delight.
It’s forgiving. The ribbons don’t have to be perfect. Alternate the colours, work your way around, and let the natural variations do the decorating.
It works for any meal. Brunch, lunch, dinner, or cut into wedges for a party platter.
It’s flexible. Add shrimp, deli meat, swap the cheese.
Kitchen Tip
Salt your ribbons, let them sit for 10 minutes, then press them gently between paper towels. Two extra minutes of prep is the difference between a quiche that slices clean and one that weeps on the plate.
Food With Benefits
Eggs provide complete, high-quality protein as the base of this dish, and cheese adds more protein along with richness. Zucchini and carrots bring fibre, colour and naturally occurring plant compounds, so the vegetables are built into the dish instead of served on the side.
PFF — Protein • Fibre • Fat
Each serving delivers approximately 12g of protein, 2g of fibre, and 15g of healthy fats.
Nutrition will vary depending on the crust, cheese and add-ins used.
