Amount
Ingredient
Preparation





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Crust



2
cups
rice

cooked



1
each
egg

beaten



1
tablespoon
parmesan cheese

grated





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Filling



1/4
cup
green onion

chopped



1
teaspoon
butter

or margarine



1
cup
tomatoes

peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped



3/4
cup
swiss cheese

shredded



2
tablespoons
parmesan cheese

grated



3
each
eggs





1
cup
evaporated milk

skim



1/2
cup
cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)





1
teaspoon
italian herbs

or  1/2 t each of oregano and basil



1/4
teaspoon
salt





1/8
teaspoon
black pepper

coarsely ground

 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. In bowl, combine rice, egg and parmesan.

3. Press firmly into deep (1-inch) quiche dish or pie pan to form a crust.

4. Bake 3-minutes. Remove from oven.

5. Reduce oven temperature to 35 degrees.

6. In skillet, saute onion in butter, stirring until onion is soft. Remove from heat. Stir in tomato and cheeses. Spoon mixture into rice crust.

7. In large bowl beat together remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into rice crust.

8. Bake 35 minutes or until just set.

9. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice to serve.