RICE-CRUST SPINACH QUICHE

Rice-Crust Spinach Quiche image

Everyone'll want to try this microwave quiche. "The rice crust is an interesting and tasty alternative to pastry," notes Laurie Zenner of Norwood, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided
3/4 cup egg substitute, divided
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Combine rice, 1/2 cup cheese, 1/4 cup egg substitute and curry powder. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of microwave-safe 9-in. pie plate. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until firm. Combine the spinach, milk, mushrooms, onion, garlic powder, pepper and remaining cheese and egg substitute; pour into crust. Microwave on 50% power for 20 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 5 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges