Pine Nut and Spinach Tart

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   Into a large bowl sift the flour and salt.

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   Add the butter pieces and shortening and work them into the flour by hand until the dough starts to come together and form small pea shapes.

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   Work the ice water into the dough 1 tablespoon at a time with your fingers until it just comes together, being careful not to over mix.

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   Form the crust into a disk shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Remove the prepared pie dough from the refrigerator and roll into an 11-inch circle.

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   Transfer to a tart pan with a removable bottom and press the dough up to the top of the sides, trimming any excess.

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   Cover the tart crust with a sheet of parchment paper and place a layer of uncooked beans in the bottom.

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   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove the parchment and beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the crust has colored lightly.

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    Remove the crust from the oven and let cool.

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    On sheet pan toast pine nuts in the middle of the oven until just golden, 3 to 5 minutes, and cool.

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    In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat.

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    Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes.

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    Add the spinach, salt, and pepper and cook the liquid is evaporated, 2 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and cool.

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    In a large bowl whisk the eggs and cream.

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    Stir in the spinach, 1/4 cup of the pine nuts and cheese and mix well.

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    Pour into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of pine nuts over the top.

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    Bake in the oven until golden and the center is set, about 30 to 40 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.