Silverbeet Flan

 

2tbs oil 

1 large onion  

1 garlic clove, crushed  

500g silverbeet chopped and drained  

2 free range eggs  

Half tsp nutmeg  

250gm Ricotta or cottage cheese  

Half cup grated Parmesan cheese  

Handful of pumpkin seeds  

Salt and pepper  

2 cups wholemeal flour  

1 cup plain flour  

185g margarine  

3-4 tbsp iced water  

Heat oil in pan and fry onion and garlic until softened. Whiz silverbeet and cheese in food processor until combined. Add eggs and seasoning and whiz again. Combine with onion mix by hand. Put in pastry case and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pumpkin seeds.  

To make the pastry, place flours and chopped margarine in food processor and whiz until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Tip into mixing bowl and add enough water to make a firm dough. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out thinly and line a 23cm flan dish.  

Spread the filling evenly in the pastry case.  

Bake at 200c for 45 to 50 mins.  

Serve warm or cold with salad.  

Serves 6.