Mediterranean Spinach Pie

Mediterranean Spinach Pie

A one-dish meal packed with sight saving lutein

Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on October 01, 2006

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in spinach, salt, pepper, garlic and nutmeg. Sauté until all liquid from spinach evaporates, about 3 minutes.
Combine ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in large bowl. Mix in eggs.
Add spinach mixture; blend well. Spoon cheese mixture into pie crust.
Bake until filling is set in center and brown on top, about 40 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes to set. Cut pie into wedges. Serve.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Calcium, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Phosphorous
*Good Source of: Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Citrus, No Corn, No Fish, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.99

Calories: 325

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.1 g	*
Saturated Fat	11.5 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	3.9 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.65 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	85 mg	*
EPA, DHA	1 mg, 7 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	5 mg	*
Cholesterol	120.4mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	15.9 g	*
Sugars	2.5 g	*
Fiber	3.3 g	*
Protein	20 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	4650.1 IU	93%
Vitamin C	3.2 mg	5%
Vitamin D	7.5 IU	2%
Vitamin E	1.3 IU	4%
Vitamin B6	0.13 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.47 mcg	8%
Vitamin K	133.3 mg	167%
Folate	72.7 mcg	18%
Niacin	0.26 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.37 mg	22%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	461.6 mg	46%
Copper	0.08 mg	4%
Iron	1.8 mg	10%
Magnesium	46.4 mg	12%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Phosphorous	310.2 mg	31%
Potassium	266 mg	8%
Selenium	21.7 mcg	31%
Sodium	455.8 mg	19%
Zinc	2 mg	13%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	2525.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	1.8 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	4554 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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