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Rice-Crust Spinach Quiche Recipe

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin in Quiches

“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.”

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 (10 ounce) package 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 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. 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 near the center comes out clean.

Tags: Breakfast, Rice-Crust Spinach Quiche