Chard and Mushroom Torte Salate
4 portions
50mChard and ricotta run the show in this classic Italian-style savory pie.
What you will need
1 bunch Chard
8 oz. Crimini Mushrooms
1 clove Garlic
1 Egg
Pie Crust
1 cup Ricotta
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt, as needed
Black Pepper, as needed
(Nutritional facts 104 calories, 7.56 g fat, 4.29 g carbohydrates, 5.81 g protein, 125 mg cholesterol, 287 mg sodium)How to cook
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Assemble the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Wash and dry the chard. Pinch the leaf around the stem and pull to tear it from the stem. Roll up the leaves and slice into strips, around 1/2" in width.
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Wash the mushrooms and remove the tough part of the stem. Arrange in a grid. Slice into quarters.
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Peel the garlic cloves and chop or crush finely.
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Pour some olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Warm the oil for a couple of minutes or just until it begins to shimmer and stream.
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Stir the garlic into the hot oil and let it toast until the smell hits you (30-60 seconds).
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Add the quartered mushrooms and stir to coat in garlic.
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Add the sliced chard.
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Continue cooking, stirring frequently until chard is wilted. You can increase the temperature a little if you'd like to speed things up.
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Transfer the mushrooms and chard to a large mixing bowl.
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Add the ricotta.
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Add the egg.
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Drape the pie dough in a pie dish. Press the dough down into the dish to remove any air pockets.
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Spread the filling out in the crust.
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Gently press the edges of the dough down towards the level of the filling. I like to Use a fork to crimp the edges and give them a little texture.
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Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.