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Broccoli, Mushroom & Cheddar Quiche with a Brown Rice Crust

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • ¼ cup low fat cheddar cheese finely grated
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into bite sized pieces and blanched
  • 8 oz package of mushrooms chopped
  • 1 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the rice, finely grated cheese and one egg in a bowl. Press the rice mixture into a pie plate, about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F oven until the edges and bottom just start turning golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn oven to broil on high for 2-3 more minutes until crust looks crisp.
  3. Mix the remaining eggs, milk, broccoli, mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese and green onions in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust.
  4. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Serves 6