Name: Eggplant, ricotta and spinach pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 5mm slices; 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil; 200 gram frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 600 gram fresh reduced-fat ricotta; 70 gram reduced-fat feta, crumbled; 2 eggs, lightly whisked; 2 egg whites, lightly whisked; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/3 cup chopped fiat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoon finely grated parmesan; 300 gram store-bought chunky mild tomato salsa

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 5mm slices

1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

200 gram frozen chopped spinach, thawed

600 gram fresh reduced-fat ricotta

70 gram reduced-fat feta, crumbled

2 eggs, lightly whisked

2 egg whites, lightly whisked

4 green onions, sliced

1/3 cup chopped fiat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoon finely grated parmesan

300 gram store-bought chunky mild tomato salsa

Method

1.Preheat an oven-grill to high. Lightly brush eggplant with oil. Grill, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until softened and lightly browned. Transfer to a heatproof plate. Using hands, squeeze excess liquid from spinach.

2.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20cm (base diameter) round cake pan with oil. Line base and side with baking paper. Line base and side of prepared pan with three-quarters of the eggplant.

3.Place spinach, ricotta, feta, egg, egg white, onion, parsley and parmesan in a bowl; stir to combine. Season with pepper. Spoon mixture into pan; level surface. Place remaining eggplant over top. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and set. Cool for 10 minutes in pan.

4.Place salsa in a saucepan over moderate heat. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated.

5.Transfer pie onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.

For a stronger flavour, use a mixture of dill and parsley. Try large zucchini instead of eggplant.
Note

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