BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR QUICHE WITH A BROWN RICE CRUST RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with a Brown Rice Crust Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by LKovac

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
5 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces and blanched
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 green onions, sliced
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

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