Spinach and Ricotta Quiche Recipe

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g shortcrust pastry dough; 3 large free-range eggs or 3 large duck eggs, work well; 250 g ricotta cheese; 50 g Mature cheddar cheese, grated; 100 ml milk (soya works well); 250 g spinach; nutmeg, grated to taste; cracked black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 tablespoon pureed garlic

Servings: persons

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["Pre-heat oven 180C.", "Grease a 9"" flan dish and place the rolled out pastry into the flan dish, lightly pressing the pastry into the sides on the dish.", "Trim the pastry edges leaving them slightly larger than the quiche dish and prick lightly with a fork.", "Place baking paper over the pastry and top with baking beans and blind bake pastry for 15 minutes and then allow to cool.", "Wilt the spinach either by steaming or gently heating in a pan with a little oil or butter.", "Once wilted, allow to cool and then squeeze out the excess moisture.", "Beat the eggs, ricotta cheese, milk & grated cheddar cheese and season to taste with cracked black pepper and nutmeg.", "Spread the Tomato & Garlic purees on the base of the cooled pastry case.", "Pour in 1/2 of the mixture into the pastry case and spread evenly.", "Lay the spinach evenly on top of the mixture.", "Pour the remaining mixture on top of the spinach.", "Cook at 180C for 40 minutes."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g shortcrust pastry dough, 3 large free-range eggs or 3 large duck eggs, work well, 250 g ricotta cheese, 50 g Mature cheddar cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Ricotta 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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Spinach and Ricotta Quiche

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