Recipe: Quick Skillet Quiche (using instant rice)

QUICK SKILLET QUICHE

4 eggs
1/3 cup 1% milk
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided use
1 cup instant rice
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Cajun seasoning and 1/2 cup cheese. Set aside.

Cook rice according to package directions.

Meanwhile, spray medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add asparagus, green onions and bell pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes.

Add rice and mix well. Shape rice mixture to form crust on bottom and halfway up side of skillet. Pour egg mixture over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Cover; cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set.

Transfer skillet to oven and bake 5 minutes or until eggs are completely set.

Servings: 6
Source: South Georgia Medical Center