Rice & Veggie Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Combine rice, water, butter and salt in a microwave safe dish.
2. 2
   Microwave, uncovered, for 20 minutes on HIGH.
3. 3
   Stand for 10 minutes before stirring to separate.
4. 4
   (You could cook the rice any way you like - this microwave method is the only way that works for me, as far as brown rice is concerned).
5. 5
   Meanwhile: line the base and sides of a 19cm square cake pan with baking paper.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to hot (200C).
7. 7
   Combine cooked rice, one cup of cheese and one egg.
8. 8
   Mix well and press rice mixture firmly over base of prepared pan.
9. 9
   Layer asparagus, capsicum and spinach over rice base.
10. 10
    Beat remaining eggs in same bowl, add remaining cheese and feta; pour egg mixture over vegetables.
11. 11
    Bake, uncovered, in hot oven for about 30 minutes or until firm.
12. 12
    Stand for 5 minutes before serving.