Asparagus, Morel and Ramp Quiche with Brown Rice Crust by Closet Cooking (makes 6 servings) Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup gruyere (grated) 1 egg 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup gruyere (grated) 1/2 pound morel mushrooms 1/2 pound asparagus (cut into 1-inch long pieces and steamed) 3 ramps (chopped) salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Mix the rice, cheese and egg in a bowl. 2. Press the rice mixture into a pie plate, about 1/4 inch thick. 3. Bake in a preheated 450F oven until the edges and bottom just start turning golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. 4. Mix the eggs, milk, cheese, mushrooms, asparagus and ramps in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. 5. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust. 6. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 30-35 minutes. |