After successfully combining cheese and kimchi in the kimchi quesadillas I was looking to try the combo again. As is usual these days, I had a ton of zucchini in my fridge and I needed something for quick breakfasts for the week. While I was thinking about zucchini and breakfasts I remembered the herbed zucchini and feta quiche with a brown rice crust that I had made recently and really enjoyed. The next thing that I knew I had settled on a kimchi and zucchini quiche and I decided to go with a healthy serving of gruyere as the cheese in the quiche. I have really been liking the brown rice crust with quiches so I decided to use it again in this this one though I used short grained rice rather than long this time. The zucchini and kimchi quiche with a brown rice crust was easy to make and it turned out surprisingly well! Once again the kimchi went really well with the cheese and it added a ton of flavour to the quiche along with a nice kick of heat that will really wake me up in the mornings when I eat it for breakfast this week. With these successful fusion kimchi dishes down I am looking forward to experimenting with kimchi more.
Zucchini and Kimchi Quiche with a Brown Rice Crust
ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup gruyere (grated)
- 1 egg
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup gruyere (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup kimchi (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini (grated, squeezed and drained)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Mix the rice, cheese and egg in a bowl.
- Press the rice mixture into a pie plate, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake in a preheated 450F/230C oven until the edges and bottom just start turning golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix the eggs, milk, gruyere, garlic, kimchi, zucchini, green onions, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 30-35 minutes.
Last year, i made a number of kimchi cheeseburgers with an overeasy egg (I didn't post them). THis makes me think i should make more.
This looks amazing–i love the brown rice crust.
I haven't seen Kimchi in stores yet. I'll look. What a delicious meal you made Kevin.
I think you may be a genius for concocting this recipe.
What a unique quiche, it sounds so flavorful!
I loveee quiche! But never thought to make it with kimchi. And your idea of brown rice crust might be the best idea ever!!
Sues
What a fabulous quiche! I love the brown rice crust, such a unique and hearty addition!
I need to stock up on some kimchi and soon. I seriously need to.
Can I have that slice in the photo?
what a neat idea! It sounds so healthy and looks yummy too!
great idea! what's your korean connection? i see a lot of korean dishes. can't wait to try this.
This is amazing!! Kimchi Quiche? Must try this out.
An interesting and original quiche! Wonderful!
Cheers,
Rosa
This is something really different! I didnt know you could make a kimchi quiche. Looks good!
Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me! I would totally make this for lunch.
Fantastic mix of ingredients. Kimchi is a star.
I'm so glad someone makes a Quiche with "Kimch" !!
I can tell that "KImch" is one of the best healthy foods, especially for someone who is on diet.
I eat Kimch a lot everyday with brown rice, I don't gain any fat, seriously, I strongly recommend this delicious & healthy food to everyone! (if you don't believe me, well, take a look at me, I'm lean.)
oh, and there are so many kinds of Kimch, try every Kimch and then you would find which Kimch is best for you(I know some Kimch taste too strong), but most of my friends love "Cucumber Kimch", if you are new to Kimch, try this one 🙂
Ok, if you just TOLD me "zucchini and kimchi quiche" I'd probably think ICK! But man, Kevin, this actually looks awesome. You blow my mind with your creativity. I know I keep saying it but you keep doing it.
I've always wanted to make a brown rice crust…As always, a unique combination. I haven't been very brave about kimchi, but your recent recipes have made me think I should give it another try.
Ramen shops in Korea sell hot bowls of Korean ramen noodles with a single slice of yellow processed Kraft American cheese on top (which I have not tried) but this? This is very daring!
Never saw or heard of Kimchi before. Looks and sounds delicious Kevin.
Kevin it's gross how much Kimchi I eat right out of the jar.
I guess I should kick it up a notch by doing something else with it. Love that crust.
I must say that I am not a big fan of kimchi…OK I can say that I really don't like it at all. My husband on the other hand loves this stuff and would be all over this creation.
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Very nice blog,food and pictures.
Margot
This looks delicious.
What you wrote in your profile rings a bell for me and I am sure many of our blogger friends.
I'm used to traditional Korean food, but I have to say this is such an intriguing idea. Kimchi with zucchini and eggs is a delicious combo already, and the brown rice crust is a thoughtful, creative touch. Awesome!
Whoa Kevin – even I can't eat Kimchi for breakfast! This is awesome.
Very delicious looking quiche Kevin!
Kimchi is soooo delicious! Such a good play on ingredients here! You've done it again, Kevin.
My boyfriend's mom makes the BEST kimchi so I'm going to have to give this a try. It looks amazing. Well done!