Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with a Brown Rice Crust

(makes 6+ servings)

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 cup cheddar cheese (finely grated)

1 egg

4 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

Directions:

1. Mix the rice, cheese and egg in a bowl.

2. Press the rice mixture into a pie plate, about 1/4 inch thick.

3. Bake in a preheated 450F oven until the edges and bottom just start turning golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

4. Mix the eggs, milk, broccoli, cheese and green onions in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

5. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust.

6. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 30-35 minutes.

- Recipe courtesy of Brie A.