Description
A comforting and easy-to-make savory pie filled with brown rice, grated zucchini, and sharp cheddar cheese. A perfect vegetarian main course for a weeknight dinner or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup (237ml) milk
- 2 1/4 cups (532ml) cooked long-grain brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups (355ml) grated zucchini (water squeezed out)
- 3 tablespoons (44ml) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6ml) pepper
- 1 cup (237ml) shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Stir in rice, zucchini, parsley, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American