Tomato lace quiche

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCooked rice
1Egg, beaten
¼cupChopped green onion
1teaspoonButter or margarine
1cupPeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped tomatoes
¾cupShredded swiss cheese (3 oz)
2tablespoonsGrated parmesan cheese
3Eggs
1tablespoonGrated parmesan cheese
1cupEvaporated skim milk
½cupLow-fat cottage cheese
1teaspoonItalian mixed herbs, or 1/2 t each of oregano & basil
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCoarsely ground pepper

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. In bowl, combine rice, egg & parmesan.

3. Press firmly into deep (10-inch) quiche dish or pie pan to form a crust.

4. Bake 3-minutes. Remove from oven.

5. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

6. In skillet, saute onion in butter, stirring until onion is soft.

Remove from heat. Stir in tomato and cheeses. Spoon mixture into rice crust. 7. In large bowl beat together remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into rice crust.

8. Bake 35 minutes or until just set.

9. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice to serve.