MEDITERRANEAN TORTE

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This impressive Torte Recipe tastes as good as it looks. You can change out the meats and cheeses to suit your taste.

Provided by linda hennessey

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

BREAD
2 can(s) pillsbury crusty french loaf (ref. section)
DRAIN EACH AND PRESS WITH PAPER TOWELS
2 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed (10 oz)
1 can(s) artichoke heart quarters, chopped (14 oz)
1 jar(s) marinated red pepper strips (12 oz)
1 can(s) black olives, sliced (6 oz)
SAUTE
1 lb mushrooms, washed & sliced
MEATS & CHEESE
8 oz hard salami, thinly sliced
8 oz provolone cheese, thinly sliced
8 oz cooked ham, thinly sliced
STIR TOGETHER FOR TOP
1 egg
1 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Roll out each bread loaf, on lightly floured surface, into a 12-inch circle. Fit one dough into a 9-inch springform pan, allowing edges to overhang.
  • 2. Drain all the liquid out of the canned ingredients and get out excess moisture in spinach and red pepper strips, with paper towels. Set aside.
  • 3. Saute the mushrooms using a nonstick skillet for 5-8 minutes. Drain.
  • 4. Layer in this order: 1/2 Salami All Mushrooms All Olives 1/2 Cheese 1/2 Ham All Spinach All Peppers 1/2 Salami 1/2 Ham All Artichokes 1/2 Cheese
  • 5. Brush egg mixture on overhanging pastry edges. Top the torte with remaining round shaped bread dough. Fold overhanging edges over top pastry, crimping as necessary to seal. Brush top with remaining egg mixture.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees, on bottom oven rack, for 30 minutes. Cover the top with aluminum foil and bake additional 15-20 more minutes.
  • 7. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges. Serve

Dirty Sprite
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I love the combination of flavors in this torte. The cheese, vegetables, and herbs all come together perfectly.


scorpion
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This torte is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious.


Kristina Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but this torte changed my mind. It's delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Fabian Onyejekwe
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This torte is a great way to impress your guests. It's delicious and it looks amazing.


Ayinke Gold
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I love that this torte can be served hot or cold. It's perfect for any occasion.


Shahnawaz Sajjad
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I made this torte in a muffin tin and it was perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.


Thangeswaran Kogularaj
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This torte is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Zakirah Ally
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this torte. It's a great way to get my protein and vegetables in one dish.


Jabir Abbasi
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This torte is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


It's Faadi
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I made this torte for a picnic and it was the perfect finger food. It was easy to eat and it didn't get soggy.


AS MirZa
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I love that this torte can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Aman Ullah
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This torte is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to transport and it always looks impressive.


iftikhar iffi
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I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sana Ullah
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I made this torte for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Hailey Rodriguez
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This torte is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes that I needed to use up, and this was the perfect recipe.


Quran Tv Official
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but I thought I'd give this torte a try. I'm so glad I did! It was delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was light and fluffy.


Chimezie Nwanna
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I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The combination of flavors was amazing.


Raed Arnaout
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This Mediterranean torte was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredible, and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.