Vegetable cheese pie love recipe
Ingredients:
- Rice – 1 cup (about 200 g)
- Salt – to taste
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped
- Vegetable oil – for sautéing
- Bell pepper – 1 medium, chopped
- Carrot – 1 large, grated
- Broccoli – 450 g (about 3 cups), cut into florets
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Black pepper – to taste
- Paprika – to taste
- Mozzarella cheese – 200 g (about 3.5 ounces), shredded
- Eggs – 4 large
- Vegetable oil – for greasing the baking dish
Directions:
Cook the Rice:
- Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Fill a pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the rice and cook according to the package instructions, or until the rice is tender. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a large pan, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and grated carrot, and continue to cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Blanch the Broccoli:
Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and add the broccoli florets. Cook for about 3 minutes, then drain and immediately place the broccoli in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Prepare the Seasonings:
- Add the minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.
Combine the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, and blanched broccoli.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and mix well.
Prepare the Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, beat the 4 eggs and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the eggs over the rice and vegetable mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
- Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil and pour the rice and vegetable mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the Casserole:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the hearty flavors of rice, vegetables, and cheese!⁸