SPINACH AND CHEESE TORTA

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Spinach, cheese, and roasted red peppers--what could be yummier? ZWT 3: Mexican/SW/Tex-Mex (cheeses and tortillas)

Provided by lucid501

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 43m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
2 large eggs
1 egg white
1/2 cup shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 (8 inch) spinach tortillas or 4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
3/4 cup diced roasted red pepper (not stored in oil)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Spray a 9-in round cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Put the spinach in a large microwavable bowl; cover with plastic wrap and prick several holes in the plastic.
  • Microwave on high until the spinach starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Let stand until the spinach wilts completely, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and let cool.
  • Squeeze the spinach to remove the excess liquid; chop coarsely.
  • Meanwhile, put the eggs, egg white, cheese, milk, cilantro or parsley (if using), salt, and ground pepper in a bowl, beating with a whisk to combine.
  • To assemble the torta, place 1 tortilla in the bottom of the pan. Layer with half the spinach, 1 tortilla, then the roasted peppers.
  • Top with 1 tortilla and the remaining spinach and tortilla. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until firm.
  • Remove the torta from the oven and increase the heat to broil.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat until just browned on the top, about 1 minute.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before inverting the torta on a cutting board and slicing into 4 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 254.7, Sodium 1868, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20

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