🥧 Ricotta Spinach Quiche Delight (Mediterranean Style)
Fluffy • Savory • Protein-Rich
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the Crust (Optional)
Use your preferred crust or go crustless (Mediterranean lighter option).
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1 unbaked pie crust OR skip for low-carb version
For the Filling
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ¾ cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
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4 large eggs
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½ cup milk (or ¼ cup milk + ¼ cup cream for richer texture)
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ tsp sea salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried oregano
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¼ tsp paprika
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg
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Optional: cherry tomatoes for topping
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven & Crust
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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If using a crust, place it into a pie dish and pre-bake 8 minutes.
2. Sauté the Aromatics
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft (3–4 minutes).
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Add garlic and spinach, cooking until wilted.
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Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Make the Filling
Whisk together:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Ricotta
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Feta
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Salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, nutmeg (if using)
Fold in the spinach-onion mixture.
4. Assemble & Bake
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Pour the mixture into the crust or directly into a greased pie dish.
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Add halved cherry tomatoes on top if you like.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until the center is just set and lightly golden.
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Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions (Mediterranean Style)
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Serve with a cucumber-tomato salad
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Pair with olives + hummus plate
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Add roasted vegetables on the side
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Drizzle with a little olive oil before serving
