Farmer's Quiche
A great quiche with an unusual but healthy crust that doesn't dominate the flavor, but enhances the flavor of the cheese.
Steps
Place rice in a saucepan along with 1 tablespoon butter , 2 cups water , and 1 teaspoon salt.
Bring mixture to a boil , then cover pan , lower heat , and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
Allow rice to sit off heat , covered , for 5-10 minutes more.
Take 2 cups of the cooked rice and place in a mixing bowl along with 1 egg and 1 / 4 cup melted butter , mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350f.
Take mixed rice and press evenly in the bottom and sides of a 9-inch glass pie pan.
Blind bake rice crust for 15 minutes at 350f and then remove from oven until filling.
In a small mixing bowl , blend together lightly 3 eggs , the buttermilk , heavy cream , chopped sage , salt , and pepper.
Place crumbled bacon in the bottom of the rice crust.
Top bacon with chopped zucchini , and then the peas , making sure filling is spread evenly.
Pour egg mixture over the top of the vegetables and bacon.
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Dot with little pieces of butter.
Bake at 350f for 30-35.
Ingredients
long grain brown rice, butter, salt, egg, unsalted butter, bacon, eggs, buttermilk, heavy cream, zucchini, frozen sweet peas, fresh sage, pepper, gruyere