MUSHROOM, SPINACH AND CHEESE TORTA

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Phyllo dough layered with spinach and ricotta. Poppy seeds may be used in place of sesame seeds.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
6 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
10 ounces spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried
3 eggs
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until onion is translucent. Add mushrooms and spinach and continue cooking until mushrooms have released their juices and spinach has wilted. Continue cooking until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs slightly in large bowl. Add ricotta and parmesan, sour cream, bread crumbs and parsley to eggs. Drain excess liquid from vegetables, then add to cheese mixture. Stir until well blended.
  • Brush some of melted butter on large baking sheet. Count out 6 phyllo leaves and carefully lift them up and lay flat on buttered baking sheet.
  • Spread filling over middle of leaves, leaving a 3 inch border all around. Brush edges with butter.
  • On top of the filling, lay down 2 leaves of phyllo at a time, brushing top leaf with butter each time. After 4 pairs, fold corners of all phyllo leaves up over filling, and brush with butter.
  • Lay down 2 more pairs of leaves, buttering top leaf of each pair. Tuck edges under torta, corners first, then sides. Sprinkle top with sesame or poppy seeds.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until filling is set and phyllo is crisp and golden. Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 168.1 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 1046.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

Alex McCoy
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this torta. The mushrooms and spinach were packed with flavor, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Frances jean Laird
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This torta was so delicious! The mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cheese added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Precious Nkhoma
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I made this torta for my family, and they all loved it! The kids especially loved the melted cheese. I would definitely make this again.


Andiswa Sukoluhle
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This torta was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The flavors were complex and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mushrooms, spinach, and cheese.


SAMUEL OWUSU BOADU
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this torta! The mushrooms and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the spinach. I would definitely make this again.


LIL GD
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This torta was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! I used fresh mushrooms and spinach from my garden, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Dayo Mojeed
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I'm a big fan of mushrooms, so I was really excited to try this torta. It didn't disappoint! The mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cheese added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Grace Padayao
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I made this torta for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Joshua Skinner
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This torta was a great way to use up leftover mushrooms and spinach. It was easy to make, and it turned out really well. I would definitely make this again.


Johnson Mutungi
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this torta. The mushrooms and spinach were packed with flavor, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Selwyn Sahu
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This torta was so delicious! The mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cheese added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yanelisa Nyanga
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I made this torta for my family, and they all loved it! The kids especially loved the melted cheese. I would definitely make this again.


Abdon Aruei Arok
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This torta was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The flavors were complex and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mushrooms, spinach, and cheese.


Syed Hammad
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I loved this torta! The spinach and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the mushrooms. I would definitely make this again.


Elton Molakeng
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This torta was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! I used fresh mushrooms and spinach from my garden, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Okasha Okashakhann
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I made this torta for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Zidi Baloch
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This mushroom spinach and cheese torta was a hit! The flavors were incredible, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.