Ligurian Kale Pie (Torta di Verdura)

Ligurian Kale Pie, also known as Torta di Verdura, is a traditional Italian dish from the Liguria region. It is a delicious and nutritious pie made with kale, eggs, and cheese, baked to perfection.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Ligurian Kale Pie (Torta di Verdura)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Kale
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 1 sheet Puff Pastry
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add chopped kale to the pan and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and add grated Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Add the cooked kale mixture to the bowl and mix until combined.
6. Roll out the puff pastry and line a greased pie dish with it.
7. Pour the kale mixture into the pie dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Slice and serve the Ligurian Kale Pie.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.