Frugal Recipes: Quiche

~A Quiche is a Wonderful Thing~

…for the frugal and lavish alike. I use a ratio of 3-4 large eggs to 1 cup milk with 1/2 cup cheese and 1 cup meat and veggies.

Tonight’s Quiche: Spinach Mushroom with Jarlesburg Cheese

Ingredients:

1 cup left over brown rice

2 TBS butter

3-4 lg eggs

1 cup milk (regular, reconstituted dry, or evaporated)

1 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)

1/4 cup Jarlesburg cheese, shredded

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

1 cup fresh spinach

1/2 cup mushrooms

First, mix brown rice with butter, evenly coating the rice. Then spread in your 9in pie plate to form your “crust”. Bake at 450F until lightly browned (5-10 minutes or longer, depending on your butter). Remove from oven and let cool. Decrease oven temp to 375F.

Meanwhile, slice mushrooms and wash your spinach, then give it a rough chop. Arrange veggies over the rice crust in layers with your cheeses, leaving a bit of cheddar for the top. Whisk together eggs, milk and salt, then slowly pour over veggies and cheese. Leave a bit of room at the top, as the eggs will puff up a little. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake at 375F for 40-45 minutes. Let set for 10 minutes, then divide and enjoy! Serves up nicely with a fresh salad with fruit and nuts/seeds.

Healthy Tips: Eggs are high in cholesterol, so use the healthiest eggs you can find- Like free range or cage free eggs. These generally are higher in heart healthy fats, like omega 3 fatty acids and lower in bad cholesterol. You can use reduced fat cheese or even a vegan cheese that you enjoy. Try making quiche with out meats- You are already getting plenty of complete protein from the eggs.

Here’s to living: Happier, Healthier, more FRUGAL lives!

~FrugalMegan~