Cheese, Mushroom, and Swiss Chard Torta Recipe

Name: Cheese, Mushroom, and Swiss Chard Torta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup corn flour or fine cornmeal; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. Swiss chard, ribs removed, thinly sliced into ribbons (10 cups); 1 tsp. salt; 1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 3/8-inch cubes (1 1/4 cups); 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 3 large leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced (2 cups); 8 oz. mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced (3 cups); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 oz. Asiago cheese, cut into; 1/4-inch cubes ( 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup corn flour or fine cornmeal
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. Swiss chard, ribs removed, thinly sliced into ribbons (10 cups)
1 tsp. salt
1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 3/8-inch cubes (1 1/4 cups)
3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
3 large leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced (2 cups)
8 oz. mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 oz. Asiago cheese, cut into
1/4-inch cubes ( 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
To make Crust: Place flours, oil, and salt in bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment.
2
Slowly drizzle in 7 to 9 Tbs.
3
ice water with machine running on medium-low speed.
4
Mix 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth, pliable dough forms.
5
Divide into 2 balls, cover in plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature 1 hour, or in refrigerator overnight.
6
To make Filling: Toss chard with salt in bowl.
7
Transfer to colander, and let stand 1 hour.
8
Place on clean kitchen towel, roll up tightly, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
9
Transfer to large bowl.
10
Combine potato and enough water to cover by 1 inch in small saucepan.
11
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes.
12
Drain, and add to chard.
13
Heat 2 Tbs.
14
oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
15
Add leeks, and cook
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5 to 7 minutes, or until soft.
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Add mushrooms, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until most mushroom liquid has evaporated.
18
Stir in garlic and nutmeg, and cook 1 minute more.
19
Add leek mixture to bowl with chard, stir, and cool 20 minutes.
20
Stir in eggs until well combined, then stir in Asiago and Parmesan.
21
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
22
Preheat oven to 375F, and line 12-inch round pizza pan with parchment paper.
23
Roll 1 dough ball into 13-inch circle on floured work surface (dont worry if dough resists a little).
24
Let dough rest 10 minutes, then continue to roll and stretch (dough will be extremely thin).
25
Gently roll dough circle onto rolling pin, then unroll onto parchment.
26
Top dough with Filling, leaving 1-inch border.
27
Roll out remaining dough round in same manner, and drape over Filling.
28
Seal torta by crimping bottom dough over top layer or by rolling together in rope pattern.
29
Drizzle remaining 1 Tbs.
30
oil over top Crust, and rub in evenly with hands.
31
Cut several vents in top Crust, and bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until bottom Crust is golden brown.
32
Serve hot, at room temperature, or chilled.

1515

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup corn flour or fine cornmeal, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Cheese, Mushroom, and Swiss Chard Torta falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese, Mushroom, and Swiss Chard Torta

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