Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim | 174 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cayenne | 1 tsp (1.8g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup fine cornmeal
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 lb. low-fat ricotta cheese
- 3 Tbs. cornstarch
- 4 oz. crumbled chèvre cheese
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 Tbs. minced parsley for garnish
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray 9-inch round baking pan or pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornmeal.
2. In mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Stir in ricotta, cornstarch, chèvre cheese and half of sliced scallions. Season mixture with cayenne, salt and pepper. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake about 15 minutes at 425F. Increase temperature to 450F, and bake 8 to 10 minutes more, or until just set and slightly golden. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining scallions and parsley and serve.