Quiche aux Épinards et Ricotta
Flaky crust filled with sautéed spinach, ricotta, and a hint of nutmeg for a light Italian‑French bite.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pre-made pie crust
- 150 g fresh spinach
- 120 g ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg(optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- 2
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add spinach and sauté 3‑4 minutes until wilted; season with salt and pepper, then drain excess liquid.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk the egg, then stir in ricotta, Parmesan, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Spread the cooked spinach evenly over the pie crust, pour the ricotta‑egg mixture over it, and smooth the top.
- 5
Bake for 20‑25 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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