Caramelized Onion, Smoked Gouda And Pecan Rice Tart
Meal / Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Rice Around the World: American
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Nuts, Vegetables
Preparation Method: Quick and Easy
Award-Winning Recipes: Rice to the Rescue!
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
"Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Winner - Anna Ginsberg
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter4 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
Preparation
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.Note:
Tip: To hasten caramelizing, add 2 tablespoons brown sugar to onions just as they become translucent.
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| Calories 240 | ||
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| Total Fat 15 g | 23 % | |
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| Cholesterol 76 mg | 25 % | |
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| Sodium 290 mg | 12 % | |
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| Total Carbohydrate 17 g | 6 % | |
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| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8 % | |
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| Protein 10 g | 20 % | |
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| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | ||