Rice and Asparagus Pie

A rice pie? Why not! Add pesto, eggs, leek, carrots, asparagus and cottage cheese, and you have a quick and easy meal that's perfect for lunch or a weeknight dinner!

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20 min
4 to 6
30 min
Freezes for up to 3 months.

  • Ingredients

    • 1½ cups (375 ml) cooked rice
    • 2 tbsp (30 ml) basil or sun-dried tomato pesto
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 small leek, finely chopped
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 carrot, grated
    • 6 asparagus spears, cut into pieces
    • 1 cup (250 ml) cottage cheese
    • 2 tsp (10 ml) dried basil
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Preparation

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    2. In a bowl, mix the cooked rice and pesto. Press this mixture into a deep pie plate.
    3. Mix all the other ingredients and pour over the rice. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the eggs are set.

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Notes and tips

Add a few slices of chopped prosciutto to the egg mixture before baking.