Broccoli Rice Quiche
Transform your mealtime routine with this delectable Broccoli Rice Quiche, a delightful twist on classic quiche recipes. Featuring a perfectly golden rice crust made from buttery cooked rice and cheddar cheese, this dish skips the traditional pastry for a gluten-free alternative that's hearty and flavorful. Tender broccoli florets provide a vibrant, nutrient-packed filling, while a creamy egg and milk custard infused with garlic and onion powder ties everything together. Topped with a bubbling layer of cheddar cheese, this quiche is baked to perfection and makes an exceptional addition to any breakfast, brunch, or light dinner spread. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, this recipe is a wholesome, family-friendly option that highlights the versatility of broccoli and rice in one irresistible dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Frozen or fresh broccoli florets
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, melted butter, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish to form a crust.
If using frozen broccoli, steam or microwave it according to package directions and let it cool slightly. If using fresh broccoli, blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with cold water and drain well.
Spread the broccoli florets evenly over the rice crust.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and rice crust, ensuring it fills the dish evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese on top is golden brown.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Broccoli Rice Quiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1013 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1852 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1975 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
