Mushroom and Parmesan Torte

A savory vegetarian torte featuring sautéed mushrooms, red onions, peas, and parmesan, served with a homemade sweet onion chutney.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 525.7 kcals 4205.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.1 grams 192.4 grams
Fat 41.6 grams 332.8 grams
Protein 13.8 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
95 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
75
ml
1
tbsp
Chilli Paste
From a jar
1
tbsp
Dairy
75
g
Butter
Plus extra for greasing
175
g
Parmesan
Finely grated, plus extra for dusting
10
g
Butter
Small knob
225
ml
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range, beaten
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Garlic
Crushed
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Oil
For frying
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For chutney
Vegetables
175
g
Mushrooms
Button or field, chopped
2
piece
Red Onions
Finely chopped
100
g
Peas
Frozen
4
piece
Onions
Finely chopped
1
handful
Mixed Salad Leaves
For serving

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Grease a 20cm spring-form tin with butter and dust with parmesan.
  • Fry mushrooms and red onions in oil and butter for 4 minutes and season.
  • Cool the mixture, then blend half into a smooth paste using a food processor.
  • Mix the mushroom paste with the whole mushroom mixture, cream, eggs, and peas.
  • Stir in half of the parmesan.
  • Spoon mixture into the tin, top with remaining parmesan, and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Cool before releasing the tin sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry onions for the chutney until soft.
  • Add vinegar, garlic, chilli paste, and sugar, cooking on low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Serve slices of torte with chutney and salad leaves with vinaigrette.