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Serves 6 1 EasyGarlic portion or 1 garlic clove, minced 1 EasyOnion portion or 1 small onion finely chopped or grated 1teasp Stock Powder Beef Style (all Massel products have no animal content) 10 oz low fat ricotta 1 cup low fat milk or low fat soy milk 1/2 lb frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 5 oz frozen baby peas 2 eggs Olive oil spray 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp bread crumbs 1 teasp butter 1 handful of pine nuts (optional) 1 bunch rocket lettuce 1 big ripe tomato, chopped Freshly ground black pepper to taste |
Pre-heat oven fan forced to 190 degrees C. or normal to 210 C.
In a bowl, combine well the first eight ingredients.
Spray baking dish with olive oil.
Distribute the ricotta mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the top of the flan with the mixture, dot the surface with the butter and the pine nuts.
Place in the oven for about 30 minutes, until a light brown crust has formed, the flan looks nice and puffy and the pine nuts lightly toasted.
Serve on a bed of Rocket salad and tomato slices, sprinkled with balsamic vinegar and freshly ground pepper.
Don't be scared by the fairly long list of ingredients! The preparation is very simple and quick and the results are worth the try. For a special presentation try this recipe using individual ramekins, just remember to readjust the cooking time as they will cook a little faster.
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