Best Spinach Zucchini Ricotta Quiche Recipes

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SPINACH RICOTTA QUICHE



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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.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  • Roll the dough out on a well-floured work surface until it's approximately 11 to 12-inches in diameter.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl combine eggs with spinach, milk, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, basil and salt; mix well.
  • Pour mixture into the par-baked pie crust.
  • In a small bowl combine ricotta with mozzarella and remaining parmesan.
  • Dollop the ricotta all around and top and place tomatoes around the cheese.
  • Place foil on the edges of the crust to prevent them from burning.
  • 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.
  • Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 178 mg, Sodium 366.5 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1 g

BAKED SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided
Good olive oil
6 scallions, white and green parts, sliced 1/4 inch across
1 pound small zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch-thick rounds (4 zucchini)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, plus extra
2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-14-by-2-inch oval baking dish, or six individual cast-iron pans, with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and zucchini and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Lightly press most of the water out of the spinach and add it to the pan. Add the rice, basil, parsley, nutmeg, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, the -remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, and the 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour the mixture over the spinach and zucchini and smooth the top. Sprinkle with some extra Parmesan and the Gruyere. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE



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I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many. Recently, my daughter had some heart trouble, so I adapted the recipe to cut fat and calories. We think this version is just as delicious. -Eleanor Hauserman, Huntsville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds zucchini
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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I make this recipe for almost any occasion-it's popular with company and at potluck dinners, and I've passed it around to many friends. My husband and I are growing lots of squash this summer, all for this quiche! -Dorothy Collins, Winnsboro, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 pie shell (9 inches), baked
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute zucchini in butter until tender; drain. Place half the zucchini in the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream, eggs, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Pour into crust. Arrange remaining zucchini slices over top. Sprinkle with paprika. , Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CRUSTLESS SPINACH RICOTTA QUICHE



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This dish is great, especially if your a fan of spinach like I am. The dill weed adds a nice "spring-like" flavor

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 214.6, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.9

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