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Leek and Spinach Tart With Rice Crust Recipe

Leek and Spinach Tart With Rice Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 tbsp tahini (see notes )
1/2 cup whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup cornflour
2 1/2 tsp tamari (see notes )
1 tbsp olive oil
3 leeks , thoroughly washed, halved and finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
400 g baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 tbsp oil, extra
1/2 cup unbleached white flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk or 1 1/2 cups soymilk
2 tsp tamari (see notes )
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1 cup grated cheese ( optional) or 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional)

Directions:

THE CRUST: Cook the rice for about 45 minutes in boiling water, or until quite soft; drain well but do not rinse; mix all the crust ingredients together and press into the base and sides of a lightly oiled 10 inch flan dish and chill while making the filling.
THE FILLING: Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and, over a low heat, sauté the leeks and garlic slowly for about 15 minutes; add the baby spinach leaves and sauté until they have just wilted, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
In another pan, blend the oil and flour and heat gently until bubbly, then stir in the milk or soy milk, tamari and freshly ground pepper.
Bring to the boil and cook, while stirring, to make a thick white sauce. Combine the leeks mixture and the sauce, and pour the mixture into the pie crust.
Bake in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes. If you want a golden crisp topping, add the (optional) grated cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking. Or if you'd like some extra flavour and crunch, add the (optional) pine nuts in the last 5 minutes of baking.
Serve with a simple green salad or one of Theodore Kyriakou’s fabulous Greek salads: Maroulosalata (Classic Greek Lettuce Salad) or Green Peppers and Peaches Salad.
NOTES: Tahini (one of the ingredients in most hummus recipes) is made from ground sesame seeds, and tamari is a pure form of soy sauce, free of chemicals and preservatives. Tamari can be used in any recipe instead of stock cubes. Both tahini and tamari are available in health food stores and larger supermarkets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	363.88 Kcal (1523 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.93g	29%
Cholesterol	17.72mg	6%
Sodium	598.46mg	25%
Potassium	684.24mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.23g	11%
Sugars	5.11g	20%
Dietary Fiber	4.54g	18%
Protein	16.63g	33%
Vitamin C	24.8mg	41%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	485.1mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.4 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	29%
Cholesterol	7.42mg	6%
Sodium	250.64mg	25%
Potassium	286.57mg	15%
Total Carbs	14.33g	11%
Sugars	2.14g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	18%
Protein	6.97g	33%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	41%
Iron	2.7mg	36%
Calcium	203.2mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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