Weight Watchers Swiss Chard Ricotta Torta

ceilmary's Note:

Nice, light version of a torta. Substitute spinach, kale, or beet greens if you can't find (or dislike) Swiss Chard

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs, plain
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 bunch swiss chard, cleaned and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Spray a 9" springform pan with non-stick cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil. Add onions, cook and stir until softened (about 5 min). Stir in chard & garlic, cook and stir about 5 min, or until chard is tender.
3. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, eggs, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Stir in the chard mixture. Spoon into the prepared pan. Bake until puffed, golden, and firm to the touch (about 45-50 minutes). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 4 wedges.

Reviews

[Chef #941355]

I used puff pastry in muffin tins and added a touch of basil. No longer a weight watcher dish but it was excellent. So good my husband is looking for swiss chard for the garden next year.

[Chef #1122899]

Very easy to make and delicious! I did use Swiss chard - the first time I actually used this vegetable. A nice quick dinner for weekdays. I didn't make a side dish which would have been nicer. Maybe a simple tomato salad?