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Spring Vegetable Quiche

Spring Vegetable Quiche
Brown rice makes up the crust for this different but very healthy, nutritious and totally delicious main dish. And it tastes just as great reheated the next day. —Sandi Tuttle, Hayward, Wisconsin
6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 7 egg whites, divided
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg white. Add rice; stir until blended.
  • Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. deep-dish pie
  • plate coated with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Whisk in egg and
  • remaining egg whites. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, asparagus,
  • corn, mushrooms, carrot, onion, parsley, basil, salt and oregano.
  • Pour into crust; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the
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Spring Vegetable Quiche (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 225 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 538 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
© Taste of Home 2013