Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe

Name: Crustless Spinach Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing and drizzling; 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, cut into 4 pieces; 1 10 -ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites; 1 15 -ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 6 to 8 scallions, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 heads endive, sliced lengthwise; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing and drizzling
4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, cut into 4 pieces
1 10 -ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites
1 15 -ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 to 8 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
2 heads endive, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven, place a baking sheet on the rack and preheat to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round or 8-inch square baking dish with olive oil.
2
Pulse the gouda in a food processor until finely chopped.
3
Add the spinach, whole eggs and egg whites, ricotta, flour and nutmeg and process until well combined, about 30 seconds.
4
Add the scallions and pulse to mix.
5
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the parmesan and paprika.
6
Place the quiche on the preheated baking sheet and bake until the center is just set, 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Drizzle the endive and walnuts lightly with olive oil and toss.
8
Serve the quiche hot or at room temperature with the endive.
9
Per serving: Calories 389; Fat 24 g (Saturated 12 g); Cholesterol 175 mg; Sodium 523 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 28g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing and drizzling, 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, cut into 4 pieces, 1 10 -ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Crustless Spinach Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crustless Spinach Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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