Spinach-Ricotta Quiche Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9 1/2-inch quiche

Spinach-Ricotta Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

⅓ cup finely chopped red onion

1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach

½ (14 ounce) package pastry for 9-inch double-crust pie

4 large eggs

¾ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

¾ cup heavy cream

⅓ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Sunday Brunch Casserole

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook stirring occasionally until starting to wilt about 1 minute. Cover skillet and cook for 1 minute more allowing condensation to build inside the skillet. Remove from heat uncover and stir.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie pan. Prick bottom and sides with a fork.

Step 3

Bake crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 4

Combine eggs ricotta cheese cream Parmigiano Reggiano cheese basil salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

Spread spinach and onion mixture evenly over the crust. Pour egg mixture on top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until center of quiche is set and the top is lightly browned about 40 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Spinach-Ricotta Quiche Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 305.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.8g 20%

Carbohydrates: 13.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 23.9g 37%

Saturated Fat: 11.2g 56%

Cholesterol: 142.1mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 3287.7IU 66%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 8.7mg 15%

Folate: 90mcg 23%

Calcium: 145.7mg 15%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 34.8mg 12%

Potassium: 263.9mg 7%

Sodium: 411.7mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 215

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.