How to Make Mediterranean Vegetable Cheese Pie

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat oven to 350°.

   Coat the pie plate with cooking spray.
   
   Line bottom of plate with potato slices.
2. 2

   Step 2: Cut remaining slices in half and arrange around side of plate.

   Season with salt and pepper.
   
   Lightly spray them again.
   
   Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
   
   Remove from oven and set aside. , Add the garlic and sauté about 1 minute.
   
   Add the spinach and stir until just heated through.
   
   Remove from heat.
   
   Drain excess fluid from onion and spinach mixture. , Stir in ricotta and cottage cheese.
   
   Add half the basil and a pinch of salt and set aside. , Layer on egg mixture, then slices of zucchini. , Sprinkle grated cheeses evenly over top of pie and top with basil garnish.
   
   Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. , Cut pie into 4 wedges. ,
3. 3

   Step 3: Coat a sauté pan with cooking spray and sauté onion over low heat until tender

4. 4

   Step 4: about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5: In a bowl

6. 6

   Step 6: beat eggs and egg whites.

7. 7

   Step 7: Spoon onion and spinach mixture into pie plate over potatoes.

8. 8

   Step 8: Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until egg is set and a knife inserted into pie comes out clean.

9. 9

   Step 9: Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Step 10: Serve immediately.

Detailed Guide

About the Author