Broccoli and cheese pie
British 35 Mins Prep · 60 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Line an 18cm-base, 22cm-wide, 3cm-high pie tin with non-stick baking paper.
- Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
- To prepare the tart shell, roughly chop the broccoli florets, reserving the stems and leaves.
- Coarsely grate the cheese.
- In small batches, place the broccoli in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the ground almonds (or any nut flour), cheese, 1 egg and ½ tsp salt to the broccoli and mix well to combine.
- Press the dough evenly over the base and sides of the pie tin.
- Bake the tart shell for 20 minutes or until golden.
- To prepare the filling, finely slice the broccoli stems.
- Place the broccoli stems, leaves and extra florets (if any) on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with ½ tsp salt and roast with the tart shell for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly charred.
- Place the 4 remaining eggs, ricotta, milk, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- To make the topping, place the sage and 1 tbsp oil in a small bowl and toss to coat.
- Place the egg mixture in the tart shell, top with the roasted broccoli bits and sprinkle with the feta, sage and seeds.
- Bake for a further 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the egg is set.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly in the tin before lifting it out and slicing into wedges to serve.
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