Tomato Basil Torte

Ingredients

• ½ cup minced onions
• ½ cup minced celery
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 cup seeded tomatoes, kept in a strainer until ready to use
• ⅓ cup minced fresh basil
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
• ⅔ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium-size saucepan, saute the onions, celery and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the tomatoes.
2. In a small bowl, combine the basil, parsley and mozzarella. Spray a 9-inch quiche pan with vegetable spray. Add half the tomato mixture. Next add half the basil mixture, then the remaining tomato mixture followed by the remaining basil mixture.
3. Beat the eggs with the mustard. Pour evenly over the torte. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the eggs are set.

Notes

Clipping. A perfect summer side dish. Preparation & cooking time: 50-60 minutes. Serves 8 as a side dish or 4 as a main dish.

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