turkey and wild rice quiche

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Nov 29, 2015

With lots of left-over turkey and wild rice on hand, I looked for a recipe that would use both. This was adapted from several recipes but lightened up a bit.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package pie crust shell, prepared as directed
  • 1½ cups co cups cooked wild rice
  • 1 cup chopped turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or 2 tb dried)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach or ½ package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt - or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice
  • 4 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (i use 2%)

How To Make turkey and wild rice quiche

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Step 2
    If using fresh spinach, quickly saute in hot pan until wilted.
  • Step 3
    Sauté onion in butter. Combine with wild rice, turkey, parsley, spinach, salt, pepper and cheese. Add eggs and evaporated milk. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes, until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cover with foil if it’s browning too much on top. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

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Category: Savory Pies
Keyword: #quiche
Keyword: #luncheon
Keyword: #left-overs
Keyword: #wild rice
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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