SPINACH RICOTTA TART

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Topped with tomato slices and crumbled blue cheese, this pretty tart is a great way to get good-for-you spinach into your diet. "Years ago, I borrowed the recipe from a college friend," writes Cindy Kelly of Amston, Connecticut. "Now, I'm asked to bring it to every party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh spinach, torn
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
4 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
3 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until wilted; drain well. Chop spinach; squeeze dry and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Chop spinach; squeeze dry and set aside. In large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Add the spinach., Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray; spray phyllo dough with cooking spray. Place another sheet of phyllo across first sheet; spray with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo. Pour spinach mixture into phyllo crust. Fold excess dough under crust to form a rim; spray rim with cooking spray. Arrange tomato slices over tart. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

Fiker Selam
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This tart is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.


Erhieyovwe Success
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I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest making a few changes to the filling and crust.


Iqbal Zahid
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Overall, I thought this tart was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Ibrahim Gg
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This tart was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would only make it again for a special occasion.


Feroz Khan Sayy 10
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The crust was a bit too dry for my liking. I would try a different recipe for the crust next time.


Penelope
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This tart was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices to the filling next time.


Tisha Aktar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Asif Javed
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This tart was delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt to the filling.


Md Haibbr
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and ricotta.


Nadeem Sagar
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This recipe is a keeper! The tart was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I especially loved the crispy crust.


Mb Aplo
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I made this tart for a party and it was a total crowd-pleaser! Everyone loved the combination of spinach, ricotta, and cheese.


Teye Junior
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This spinach ricotta tart was a huge hit! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.