SPINACH ZUCCHINI RICOTTA QUICHE

Spinach Zucchini Ricotta Quiche image

Provided by melissulactosetoler

Time 50m

Yield 1 quiche, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

pie crust
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and continue to cook until almost all liquid from spinach evaporates, about 3-4 minutes.Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Mix in eggs. Add cooled spinach mixture; blend well.
Spoon cheese mixture into pie crust and smooth the top. Bake until filling is set in center and brown on top, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut pie into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 195.8, Sodium 741.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 25.2