Description
A simple and delicious crustless quiche featuring creamy ricotta cheese and healthy spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Squeeze out excess liquid from the spinach.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked spinach and onion mixture. If using, stir in the Gruyere cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk ricotta.
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- This quiche can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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