ASPARAGUS & SPINACH TORTE

ASPARAGUS & SPINACH TORTE image

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Filling:
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
Salt and pepper
4 oz spinach leaves, washed and chopped
1 cup chopped asparagus tips
2 Tbsp snipped chives
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Crust:
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

# Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients until they come together. Knead briefly, then press into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom or pie tin. # In medium bowl, whisk ricotta, eggs, salt, and pepper; set aside. # Add washed, wet spinach to large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook about 3 minutes, until wilted, stirring. Stir in asparagus; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. # Add vegetables and chives to ricotta mixture; stir to combine. Pour into prepared crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is firm. Serve warm or at room temperature.