CARAMELIZED ONION, SMOKED GOUDA AND PECAN RICE TART
“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Anna Ginsberg Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients • 2 tablespoons butter • 4 cups sliced sweet mild onion (about 3 large) • 3 cups cooked rice • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese • 3 eggs • 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute 8 to 10 minutes, stirring periodically until browned and caramelized.
Meanwhile, combine rice, Parmesan and eggs in a medium bowl.
Press mixture into bottom of a 10-inch removable bottom pan.
Distribute onion over crust and top with smoked Gouda and pecans.
Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until pecans are toasted.
Tip: To hasten caramelizing, add 2 tablespoons brown sugar to onions just as they become translucent.
Nutrition Facts Calories 240 Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated Fat 31% Polyunsaturated Fat 6% Monounsaturated Fat 19% Cholesterol 76mg 25% Sodium 290mg 12% Potassium 4% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Protein 10g
USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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