At a Glance
- Potato Type: Fingerling
- Prep Method: Baked
- Yield: 6
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Recipe By: Family Spice
This Persian Fingerling Potato Quiche with Chives recipe is courtesy of Family Spice as part of the U.S Potato Board’s Potato Lovers Club program.
Why we love it: You’ve never had quiche like this! Spiced with saffron, pepper and chives, this exotic Persian dish will delight your palate. Serve it for breakfast or with a salad for lunch!
Ingredients
- 1/8 tsp saffron, crushed
- 1 1/2 tsp hot water
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray 9-inch ceramic pie dish with cooking spray and reserve.
Add crushed saffron to the hot water, stir and reserve. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, chives, milk, salt and pepper.
Scrub potatoes clean and cut in thin slices. Stir saffron liquid and potatoes into the egg mixture.
Pour egg-potato mixture into prepared pie pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Let it cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Or, cool completely and serve at room temperature.
Calories: 140 Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 187mg Sodium: 468mg Vitamin C: 27% Carbohydrates: 14g Fiber: 1g Protein: 8g Potassium: 89mg
