Best 5 Spinach Ricotta Quiche Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of spinach and ricotta in a golden, flaky crust with ourSpinach Ricotta Quiche recipe. This classic dish combines fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, eggs, and seasonings, encased in a buttery, homemade pie crust. We offer three variations to cater to different preferences:

1. **Classic Spinach Ricotta Quiche**: Experience the timeless combination of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, complemented by a hint of garlic and nutmeg.

2. **Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Quiche**: Elevate your quiche with the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, adding a tangy and chewy texture to the filling.

3. **Artichoke and Spinach Quiche**: Create a Mediterranean-inspired quiche by incorporating sautéed artichoke hearts, adding a nutty and slightly briny flavor to the mix.

Each variation promises a unique taste experience, whether you prefer the classic simplicity or enjoy exploring new flavor combinations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH-RICOTTA QUICHE



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This savory quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or served with a side salad for a light dinner. It's light and fluffy with a creamy texture, and bursting with delicious flavors!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Combine eggs, ricotta cheese, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, basil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Spread spinach and onion mixture evenly over the crust. Pour egg mixture on top.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 411.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

RICOTTA-SPINACH-MUSHROOM QUICHE



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This is really nice for a healthy, meatless meal. Use whatever crust you'd like....homemade or store-bought. I usually serve a salad or soup with this quiche.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups washed dried and finely chopped spinach leaves
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 10-inch pie shell (for quiche or tart pan)
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup nonfat milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon crushed rosemary
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°.
  • Mix spinach, mushrooms and green onions in a bowl; line a quiche or tart pan with pastry, pressing and trimming to fit; spoon vegetable mixture into pastry shell, pressing lightly to flatten evenly into crust.
  • Combine ricotta, milk and eggs; stir in nutmeg, tarragon, rosemary and pepper to taste; pour over spinach mixture.
  • Bake quiche until it is lightly browned and set, 30-40 minutes; a knife inserted into the center of the custard should come out clean.
  • Cool at least 5 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 245.2, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12.4

RICOTTA, MUSHROOM, SPINACH, BACON QUICHE



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Make and share this Ricotta, Mushroom, Spinach, Bacon Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BachFromTheDead

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 slice, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
6 -10 tablespoons ice water (as needed)
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
6 eggs
3 -4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 -4 tablespoons swiss cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, separated
10 ounces spinach, cooked and shredded
12 cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
10 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
celery salt
tarragon
parsley
thyme
onion powder
garlic powder
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • FOR THE CRUST:.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour & salt.
  • Add the butter with fingers, rubbing until incorporated completely and water.
  • Gather the dough by rolling it into a ball, being sure to collect any fallen dough from the corners.
  • Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a round ball. Roll the dough over your rolling pin and lift it over the tart pan. Unroll it loosely over the tart pan and gently press the dough into the pan without stretching it.
  • Fold a bit of the excess dough inward to form a lip.
  • Prick the bottom of the shell all over with a fork, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the foil, line the frozen shell with parchment or fresh foil, fill it with pennies or pie weights, and bake until the sides are set, about 12-14 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • FOR THE FILLING:.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the spinach and bacon ahead of time.
  • Combine the eggs, milk, spinach, ricotta, seasoning, parmesan, mushrooms, and swiss in a food processor or bowl. stir until well-incorporated.
  • Line the bottom of the pie crust(s) with 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese before pouring in the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the quiche, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over that.
  • Bake the pie for 50 to 75 minutes until the egg mixture is set all the way through. Serve hot or refrigerate for later.
  • Re-heat the next day in the microwave, or eat fresh with veggies or a side salad and dinner roll.

SPINACH RICOTTA MUSHROOM QUICHE (LIGHTER)



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Lighter version of some other recipes, something I whipped up which happened to taste good! 22g carbs per 6th of the pie for you carb counters.

Provided by Demandy

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 quiche, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 unbaked 9-inch refrigerated pie crust
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash black pepper
1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick pie shell (9" pie pan) and prebake in hot oven for 5-8 minutes until lightly browned. Turn oven down to 350 degrees when pie crust is done.
  • Cook spinach until thawed and warm. Drain very well, squeezing excess moisture out with hands. (Do not precook spinach if using fresh).
  • Saute onion, garlic and mushroom with cooking spray and stir in spinach, salt, nutmeg and black pepper.
  • In separate bowl, combine milk, cheesed and eggs and blend well. Add spinach mixture and stir well.
  • Pour into prebaked pie shell and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until custard is set.

SPINACH-RICOTTA QUICHE



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Categories     Egg

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sliced onions
12 ounces coarsely chopped greens, like spinach or kale
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
12 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pie crust or puff pastry (optional)

Steps:

  • Partially pre-bake the pie crust according to direction, if using a crust. Heat olive oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add onions and saute until golden, about 4 minutes Add greens; saute until wilted, tender & dry (~ 15 min.) Allow onions/greens mixture to cool. Beat eggs and salt to blend in large bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup Parmesan, then greens. Stir in ricotta, leaving some clumps. Pour in egg mixture into pie crust--or into a ceramic pie plate if not using a crust--spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over eggs. Bake until pie is set, about 20-30 minutes, covering crusts if browning too quickly. Let cool 10 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach, and it will not release as much water during cooking.
  • Squeeze the spinach dry. Before adding the spinach to the quiche filling, be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible. This will help to prevent the quiche from becoming watery.
  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese. The ricotta cheese is one of the main ingredients in this quiche, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a ricotta cheese that is creamy and smooth, with no grainy texture.
  • Don't overcook the quiche. The quiche is done when the center is just set and the top is golden brown. Overcooking the quiche will make it dry and tough.
  • Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing. This will help to prevent the quiche from falling apart when you cut it.

Conclusion:

This spinach ricotta quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this quiche is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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