Potato and Greens Torta

By

Viana La Place, Cooking Light

APRIL 2009

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 cups packed arugula leaves
  • 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes and 1 T. salt in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 mins or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and discard peels. Press potatoes through ricer into large bowl.

Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic; cook 2 mins. stirring frequently. Stir in romaine, spinach and arugula; cook 1 min or until wilted, tossing frequently. Remove from pan; finely chop.

Add greens, milk, fontina, eggs and remaining 1/2 t. salt to potatoes; stir well to combine. Spray 9" pie plate with Pam; dust with breadcrumbs. Add potato mixture. Bake 375* for 25 mins. Remove from oven; sprinkle with pecorino. Let stand 10 mins before serving.

214 cal, 9.1g fat, 24.2g carbs, 520g sodium