How to Make a Wild Rice Quiche

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Linda Larsen
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Linda Larsen
Updated 05/28/19
Quiche pie

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Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 65 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
420 Calories
17g Fat
54g Carbs
16g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Protein 16g
Calcium 157mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

We really love this recipe for Wild Rice Quiche. Wild rice is an excellent addition to a smooth, creamy cheesy quiche. You could use other types of rice if you'd like, including basmati or brown rice, but we think this recipe is perfect just as it is.

You could also use other vegetables in this quiche. Mushrooms would be good in addition to or in place of the red bell pepper. Or add some chopped green beans or some baby peas. Or change the cheese to Colby, CoJack, or Pepper Jack for some heat.

This quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner, especially on a cold winter day. Serve it with a crisp green salad and some steamed or roasted asparagus.

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice (drained if necessary)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Havarti (or Swiss cheese)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

  2. Pre-bake the pie shell for 5 to 8 minutes or just until the crust begins to brown.

  3. Set the crust aside on a wire rack while preparing the filling.

  4. In a medium skillet, sauté the red bell pepper and onion in the olive oil until tender over medium heat, about 5 to 7 minutes.

  5. Add the cooked and drained wild rice to the skillet and set aside off the heat.

  6. Combine the eggs, sour cream, mustard, and pepper in a medium bowl and beat well with a wire whisk until blended and smooth.

  7. Sprinkle half of the Havarti cheese over the pie crust, then spread the wild rice mixture over the cheese.

  8. Pour the egg mixture over all and sprinkle with the remaining Havarti cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

  9. Bake the quiche for 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is puffed, set and golden brown around the edges. Let stand for 10 minutes on a wire rack before cutting.

  10. Enjoy!

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