Quiche with Brown Rice Crust
The brown rice crust of this broccoli cheddar quiche is a delicious, whole-grain alternative to traditional crusts, and adds fantastic texture.
Ingredients
- 400 g (2 cups) brown rice, cooked, cooled
- 1 egg white
- 90 g (1 cup) broccoli, steamed
- 3 large eggs, or egg substitute
- 180 ml (¾ cup) soy milk
- 55 g (½ cup) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
- 4½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9-inch (22.5 cm) pie pan with cooking spray.
- To make the brown rice crust, mix rice and egg white in a medium bowl by hand.
- Press into prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place broccoli in center of prebaked rice crust.
- To make filling, place eggs, soy milk, cheese, parsley, basil, salt and onion powder into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 30 seconds.
- Pour mixture over broccoli.
- Bake 40-45 minutes or until top is brown.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1 slice |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 137 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 178 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
