Veggie Pie with Rice Crust
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
easy and gluten-free
Source: Eatingwell
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 t. olive oil
- 1 cup, thinly sliced onion
- 1-1/4 cups thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 garlice cloves, minced
- 10 ounces baby argula
- 2 T. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-1/2 cup white rice
- 1 large egg or 2 large egg whites
- 2 meduim tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup low-fat swiss cheese, shredded
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450
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Heat oil in pan and saute onion, mushrooms, stirring often until golden.
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add garlic and saute for another minute. then add spinach and saute until wilted, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, stir in 1 T of the Parmesan cheese, set aside.
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Light coat a 12" pizza pan with cooking spray or olive oil.
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Combine cooked rice, egg, remaining parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper and mix well.
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Using the bottom of a measuring cup, press the rice mixture into the bottom of the pizza pan. Bake for about 10 minutes.
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Top the rice pizza crust with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Spread the cheese on top and bake for about 2 more minutes to melt cheese.