Leftover Mashed Potato Quiche | Kookooyeh Sib Zamini
Use up those leftover mashed potatoes in this Persian dish: Leftover Mashed Potato Quiche with saffron and tarragon, or in farsi: Kookooyeh Sib Zamini.
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground saffron
- 2 teaspoon hot water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 lb leftover mashed potatoes
- ½ small onion grated with juice discarded
- ¼ cup chopped tarragon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine saffron and hot water and reserve.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Coat an 8-inch oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan with olive oil.
- In a large bowl using a fork whisk eggs then mix in mashed potatoes, onions, tarragon, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the saffron water until fully incorporated, then transfer the entire mixture into the prepared pan.
- Spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake until golden, about 25-30 minutes. Let kookoo cool 15-30 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve alone or with a garden salad. It also makes a nice side dish.
Cooking Tips: This recipe is good if you are using smooth, creamy mashed potatoes. Add an extra egg if your mashed potatoes are more chunky and dense. You can also shape smaller patties and fry them up individually, or you can make the kookoo in a larger pan and have it thinner.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 307mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g
