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Microwave Vegetable Pie

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This delicious crustless main dish vegetarian pie is cooked entirely in your microwave oven.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 16 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli and cauliflower
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs

Preparation:

Combine butter and onion in microwave safe 9" pie pan. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes until onions are tender. Add frozen vegetables and cover with microwave safe plastic wrap. Microwave on high power for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are thawed, stirring once. Vegetables will still be cold. Drain well, if necessary, and set aside.

In large bowl combine 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 cup cheese, basil, seasonings, sour cream and eggs. Beat well to combine. Stir in vegetable mixture and mix well.

Spread mixture evenly in 9" pie pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs. Microwave on high power for 10-12 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, rotating pan once during cooking. Let stand on solid surface 5 minutes before serving. 8 servings

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