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Filo, spinach and egg tart

This low calorie, vegetarian HFG makeover flaky filo, spinach and egg tart recipe makes a truly delicious weekend lunch or light meal.

  • Time to make: 35 mins
  • Serving: 3 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • olive spray oil
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
    • 1 red capsicum, diced
    • 3 cups fresh spinach
    • 4 sheets filo pastry
    • 2 eggs
    • 150g cottage cheese with Italian herbs
    • ¼ cup skim milk
    • 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Soften onion and mushrooms for a few minutes with mixed herbs.

    2 Add capsicum. Cook for a few more minutes. Stir in spinach. Heat through.

    3 Line a lightly greased quiche dish with filo pastry. The sides need to slightly overlap the edge of the dish. Spray pastry with a little oil.

    4 Add vegetables to pastry. In a bowl, mix eggs together with cottage cheese, milk and parmesan. Add to pie. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.

    Old favourite: Quiche (per serve)

    Ingredients: eggs, meat, milk or cream, pastry, vegetables
    Total energy 2180kJ
    Total fat 43g (23g saturated fat)

    New favourite: Filo, spinach and egg tart (per serve)

    Total energy 1020kJ
    Total fat 11g (4g saturated fat)

    Why it’s better

    • Cheaper – save $3.40
    • Filo pastry is low in fat
    • Low-fat dairy reduces total and saturated fat
    • More veges and fibre
    • No fatty bacon reduces total and saturated fat
    • Takes less time – save 15 minutes

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