Cheesy Nutty Brown Rice Tart Recipe

Name: Cheesy Nutty Brown Rice Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked and cooled short grain brown rice or multi grains*; 2-3 ounces unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream(or milk); 2 1/2 cup Grated gruyere (Trader Joe's cave- aged is excellent); 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds; 1/3 cup Raw wheat germ; 1/3 cup Raw sunflower seeds; lots of kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup grated gruyere for topping

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked and cooled short grain brown rice or multi grains*
2-3 ounces unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream(or milk)
2 1/2 cup Grated gruyere (Trader Joe's cave- aged is excellent)
1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/3 cup Raw wheat germ
1/3 cup Raw sunflower seeds
lots of kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated gruyere for topping

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
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Over medium high heat, melt butter in skillet, add onion and cook about 5 minutes, til translucent and not brown. Cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk and cream til well combined. Add rice mixture along with onion through pepper. (Grains soak up alot of salt, so taste to make sure you have enough.)", "Pour mixture into sprayed 10-11"" metal or ceramic tart pan. Top with 1/2 cup gruyere and bake 40-50 min. til well browned and bubbly and knife tip comes out clean. Can be served hot or at room temperature.", "Reheats well.
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For lunch leftovers and snacks,I like to slice it and lay it on its side and bake til slices are browned and crunchy. Makes for an easy healthy Grab 'n Go!", "*The chewiness of short gain brown rice makes a big difference in the success of this dish. I also love substituting the brown rice with a wonderful cooked 10 ounce package of Trader Joe's 'Rice Medley'(short grain brown and red rice, black barley) Aside from the great colors and textures of this variety mix, it makes for a very fast prep time for this dish!!", "Freezes well."]

1180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked and cooled short grain brown rice or multi grains*, 2-3 ounces unsalted butter, 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Nutty Brown Rice Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cheesy Nutty Brown Rice Tart

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Variations & substitutions

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