Ricotta and Spinach Pie Recipe

Spinach

Antioxidants in spinach protect the body from free radicals. Spinach is a good source of niacin, zinc, protein, vitamins A, C, E, K, B6 and B2. Also contains riboflavin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper and magnesium. The magnesium helps to lower high blood pressure.

Ricotta and Spinach Pie

Serves 6

Ingredients

225g spinach

1 onion

2 eggs

225g Ricotta cheese

1.5ml salt

1.5ml nutmeg

10ml plain flour

Pinch of paprika

Instructions

Shred the spinach

Combine the spinach and onion in a casserole and cover

Microwave at high for five minutes, stirring once

Drain well

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a fork

Stir in the ricotta

Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and flour

Blend in the spinach and onion

Spread the spinach mixture in a 23cm pie plate with a spatula

Sprinkle over with paprika

Microwave at high for four minutes and rotate after two minutes.

Reduce the power to medium.

Microwave for three minutes longer, or until the centre is set.

Let stand for five minutes.

Braised Cabbage

Serves 4

Cabbage

Cabbage contains beta-carotene and a high level of vitamin C. Antioxidants that reduce free radicals in your body, which contribute to the cause of infectious diseases, cancer, arthritis, and heart disease. The vitamin K in cabbage is good for the brain. The Vitamin A and calcium in cabbage is good for bone health and prevents osteoporosis. Potassium protects your body against high blood pressure.

Ingredients

350g finely shredded cabbage

65ml boiling water

½ vegetable stock cube

1 carrot, coarsely grated

small onion, finely chopped

15g butter

2.5ml dried parsley

Salt and pepper

Instructions

Place the stock cube in a casserole and add boiling water.

Add and stir all the remaining ingredients into the casserole and cover with cling film rolled back at one edge to allow steam to escape.

Microwave for 9 to 11 minutes at high

Stir once during cooking time.

Leave to stand for two minutes.

Serve