Spinach and Cheese Torta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach
2 large eggs
1 egg white
1/2 cup shredded four-cheese mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro ( optional) or 1 tbsp parsley (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
4 (8 inch) spinach tortillas or 4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
3/4 cup diced roasted red pepper ( not stored in oil)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350.
Spray a 9-in round cake pan with cooking spray.
Put the spinach in a large microwavable bowl; cover with plastic wrap and prick several holes in the plastic.
Microwave on high until the spinach starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
Let stand until the spinach wilts completely, about 5 minutes.
Uncover and let cool.
Squeeze the spinach to remove the excess liquid; chop coarsely.
Meanwhile, put the eggs, egg white, cheese, milk, cilantro or parsley (if using), salt, and ground pepper in a bowl, beating with a whisk to combine.
To assemble the torta, place 1 tortilla in the bottom of the pan. Layer with half the spinach, 1 tortilla, then the roasted peppers.
Top with 1 tortilla and the remaining spinach and tortilla. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
Bake about 20 minutes or until firm.
Remove the torta from the oven and increase the heat to broil.
Broil 5 inches from heat until just browned on the top, about 1 minute.
Let stand 5 minutes before inverting the torta on a cutting board and slicing into 4 wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	112.61 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.56g	10%
Cholesterol	106.91mg	36%
Sodium	459.37mg	19%
Potassium	188.03mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.25g	1%
Sugars	3.09g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	2%
Protein	8.66g	17%
Vitamin C	45.5mg	76%
Iron	12mg	66%
Calcium	153.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.48 Kcal (362 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	10%
Cholesterol	82.11mg	36%
Sodium	352.79mg	19%
Potassium	144.4mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.27g	1%
Sugars	2.37g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	2%
Protein	6.65g	17%
Vitamin C	34.9mg	76%
Iron	9.2mg	66%
Calcium	117.9mg	15%

* 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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