Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso)
Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso) features tender leeks and garlicky spinach folded into fluffy cooked rice with plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano, all set with eggs for a cohesive, sliceable bake. Each bite balances mild sweetness from leeks, leafy greens, and a nutty, peppery finish. Serve warm for lunch or a light dinner, or cut into wedges for a brunch spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Brush a pie plate with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then coat it with 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and 1 pinch salt; cook, stirring, until the leeks are soft and sweet, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Stir the rice, spinach, 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg into the leek mixture; transfer to the prepared pie plate and smooth the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the torta is lightly browned around the outside and firm to the touch, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 379.49 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 10.59 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 65.17 g 24%
- Total Fat 7.77 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.28 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.93 mg High 27%
- Sodium 109.55 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 151.96 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 654.65 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 27.22 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chopped Spinach, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 379.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Cut Leeks, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso)?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 379.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso) healthy?
- Italian Rice Pie (Torta di Riso) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 379.49 calories and 10.59 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.28 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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