Microwave Veggie Quiche with Brown Rice Crust
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this quick, wholesome Microwave Veggie Quiche with Brown Rice Crust! This creative spin on a classic quiche features a perfectly savory and golden crust made from nutrient-rich brown rice, combining deliciously with a colorful medley of baby spinach, red bell peppers, and mushrooms. The entire dish comes together in just 25 minutes, thanks to the convenience of your microwave, making it a time-saving yet impressive option for busy mornings or lazy weekends. Topped with melty mozzarella and infused with a touch of cheddar, this gluten-free and protein-packed quiche is ideal for anyone seeking a nutritious and flavorful meal. Serve it warm, slice it for meal prep, or enjoy it as a satisfying vegetarian main dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked brown rice
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 cups red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cups mushrooms, diced
- 0.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Grease a microwave-safe 9-inch pie dish with the olive oil and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 beaten egg. Mix until well incorporated.
Press the rice mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish to form the crust. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the baby spinach, diced red bell pepper, and diced mushrooms to the egg mixture. Stir until veggies are evenly distributed.
Pour the egg and veggie mixture into the brown rice crust. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place the pie dish in the microwave and cook on high for 12-15 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the middle and the edges are slightly golden. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's power.
Carefully remove the dish from the microwave and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Microwave Veggie Quiche with Brown Rice Crust!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 2920 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 71.0 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1120 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1259 mg | 27% | |
*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.
