Deep-Dish Potato Torta with Peppers and Olives
United States Potato Board
- Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 2pounds peeled white potatoes, halved
- 3-- bell peppers (orange, red and yellow)
- 1small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1cup thinly sliced, coarsely chopped fennel (white bottom part only)
- 1/2tablespoon olive oil
- 3tablespoons basil pesto
- 3/4pound thinly sliced part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4cup shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Place potatoes in a steamer basket with a small amount of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then cut into thin slices.
- Cut peppers in half, discard stems and seeds. Place peppers on foil-lined baking sheet and flatten with hand. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and blistered. Wrap peppers up in foil to steam for 10 minutes. Remove skin from peppers and cut into strips. Press between several layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Saute the onion and fennel in olive oil about 20 minutes or until very soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the pesto and cook several minutes more.
- Spray a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Cover the bottom with 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/2 the peppers and 1/2 the cheese. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the top and cover with another layer of potatoes and peppers. Cover the top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with olives. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, tenting the top with foil after 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and cut into thin wedges.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 141
- Fat 6g
- Cholesterol 14mg
- Sodium 173mg
- Potassium 409mg
- Carbohydrate 14g
- Fiber 2g
- Protein 8g
