ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM QUICHE WITH A BROWN RICE CRUST

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ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM QUICHE WITH A BROWN RICE CRUST image

Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Lunch     Vegan

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 12-ounce package firm or extra-firm silken tofu*
1/4 cup plain soy milk
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon tahini
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoons salt
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon vegan parmesan (optional)
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 bunch asparagus (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 heaping cup (about 4 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
olive oil spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Put first 8 ingredients (tofu through salt) into blender. Puree until completely smooth, stirring a couple of times between blending. Mix rice with 3 tablespoons of the tofu mixture and the vegan parmesan (optional). Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spray a pie pan with cooking spray or canola oil, and press the rice into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard. Cut off the top 3 inches and set aside. Chop the remaining stalks into 1/2-inch pieces. Spray a medium non-stick saucepan with olive oil and heat. Add the shallots and cook for about 1 minute. Add the garlic, asparagus, and two tablespoons water. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and 2 more tablespoons water. Cover and cook 2 more minutes. Remove cover, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for a minute or two until most liquid has evaporated. Separate out the asparagus tips from the rest of the vegetables. (NOTE: Next time I will not pre-cook the asparagus tips; they should cook well enough in the oven.) Spread the vegetables (excluding the asparagus tips) on top of the rice crust. Pour the remaining tofu mixture over the vegetables, stirring lightly to distribute it through the vegetables. Arrange the asparagus tips over the top and spray lightly with olive oil. Bake for 60 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting (this helps make the quiche slice more cleanly, but if you don't care about that, go ahead and dig in; we did!) 4 servings: 223 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (18% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 441mg Sodium; 4g Fiber. Weight Watchers Core (omit tahini)/4 Flex Points. *Tip: Make this lower in fat by using lite silken tofu and fat-free soy milk: 200 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 0mg

Chawanangwa Kachali
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This quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.


tunde douglas
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this quiche. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vegetables.


M Usman U S Rehmani U S
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add other vegetables to the filling, such as spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers.


parvaj parvaj
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I've made this quiche several times and it's always perfect. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Doder Kala bota
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This is my new favorite quiche recipe. It's delicious and it's always a hit with my guests.


mafshan Zafar
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. The quiche turned out great and my family loved it.


Emmanuel Perfect
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I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Uyai Pro Lifestyle Beauty n Fashion Studio
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The filling was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of cheese. I loved the combination of asparagus and mushrooms.


Mahamed Yare
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I was a bit skeptical about the brown rice crust, but it was actually really good. It was crispy and flavorful, and it held up well to the filling.


ikramul houqe
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the quiche turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again.


Puran Chhetri
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I'm not usually a fan of quiche, but this one changed my mind. The brown rice crust was a nice touch and the filling was packed with flavor.


mhiz favy
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This quiche was a hit with my family! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of asparagus and mushrooms.