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Spinach Ricotta Quiche

This easy vegetarian quiche recipe is made with spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs, tomatoes and basil. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch or serve it with a salad for a light dinner.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • refrigerated Dough for 1 (9-inch, deep dish pie crust)
  • 7 large eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces)
  • 2/3 cup skim milk
  • 6 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup part skim ricotta
  • 1/3 cup part skim shredded mozzarella
  • 3/4 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  2. Roll the dough out on a well-floured work surface until it’s approximately 11 to 12-inches in diameter.
  3. Transfer it to a 9-inch metal or glass pie dish. Using your fingers, press it firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Trim off any excess, leaving about 1/2-inch overhanging. Then fold/crimp the overhanging dough.
  4. Prick the bottom of the pie crust with the tines of a fork. Transfer the pie crust to your pre-heated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until par-baked.
  5. Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl combine eggs with spinach, milk, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, basil and salt; mix well.
  6. Pour mixture into the par-baked pie crust.
  7. In a small bowl combine ricotta with mozzarella and remaining parmesan.
  8. Dollop the ricotta all around and top and place tomatoes around the cheese.
  9. Place foil on the edges of the crust to prevent them from burning.
  10. Place quiche on cookie sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is browned and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15.5g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 178mg (59%) Sodium 366.5mg (15%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 15.5g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 366.5mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.