Asparagus-Ricotta Phyllo Tart
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

The phyllo crust on this quiche is a lot lower in fat and calories than a regular piecrust. Choose thick asparagus spears, since thin ones tend to soften too much during baking.


Asparagus-Ricotta Phyllo Tart

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Servings: Serves 6
 
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Ingredients
Filling
  • 1  pound
    fat asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
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  • large egg
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  • 1  15 ounce
    container low-fat ricotta cheese (1 3/4 cups)
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  • 2/3  cup
    chopped green onions
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  • 1/3  cup
    chopped fresh basil
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  • 1/4  cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 1  tablespoon
    grated lemon zest
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  • cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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Crust
  •  
    Olive oil cooking spray
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  • 1/3  cup
    fine breadcrumbs, divided
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  • 14 
    (13- x 9-inch) sheets phyllo dough, thawed
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  • 1  tablespoon
    sesame seeds
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water 30 seconds. Drain, and refresh under cold running water until cooled.
2.
Whisk together egg and ricotta in medium bowl. Stir in green onions, basil, Parmesan, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and asparagus.
3.
To make Crust: Coat 11- or 12-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Lay 1 sheet phyllo on work surface. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs. Repeat with 6 more phyllo sheets, placing each sheet at a 45% angle to the previous one to form a rough circle. Lift phyllo stack into prepared tart pan, letting excess hang over sides. Gently press into pan. Spread ricotta filling in crust. Cover with plastic wrap while preparing top crust.
4.
Spray and stack remaining 7 phyllo sheets in same manner as bottom crust. Spray top sheet with cooking spray, but do not sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Set stack on top of filling and press edges to seal. With scissors, trim edges, leaving 1-inch overhang. Roll edges over to form rim. Spray with cooking spray. Cut several slits in crust for steam vents. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5.
Set tart pan on baking sheet, and bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition information
Calories 281, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, Sugars 4 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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