Crustless Spinach Ricotta Quiche - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    12 cups fresh spinach or 2 packages frozen spinach, thawed
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1/2 cup finely chopped onion
    1 cup ricotta cheese (can use part skim or low fat ricotta)
    2 whole eggs, beaten
    1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
    1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
    1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
    1 pinch nutmeg
    3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
    1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.
    Grease a 9\" pie dish.
    Steam the fresh spinach until just wilted.
    (Or thaw frozen spinach and steam for about 5 minutes).
    Press the water out of the cooked spinach and set aside.
    Heat the oil in a small skillet and cook the onions until soft but not brown.
    Combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, dill, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
    Add the prepared spinach, tomatoes, and onions.
    Mix thoroughly and place mixture into the pie pan.
    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
    Let the quiche cool for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

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