The WW Elegant Ricotta and Spinach Quiche is a tasty meal. It has 140 calories per serving. We will make your dish in just 50 minutes. You may serve this WW Elegant Ricotta and Spinach Quiche at parties, events, lunches, festivals, birthdays, or as a meal treat to yourself. It contains fat-free ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, eggs, skim milk, grated parmesan cheese, egg whites, onion, cooking spray, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper. Also, you may pair this dish with green salad with lemon dressing, tomato soup, vegetable soup, green tea, fresh juice, or whole grain toast. We may keep this dish for three days in your refrigerator. Preparing your meal is not hard, as the instructions are easy.
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STATS:
- Total time: 45-50 minutes
- Course: Main
- Servings: 6
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Cuisine: French
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Weight Watchers
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- 9-inch non-stick pie dish
- Spatula
- Frying pan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- Half a cup of skim milk
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- Cooking spray
- Two egg whites
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FAT-FREE RICOTTA CHEESE:
- This is the basic component in your dish. It adds a creamy and soft texture to your dish without increasing fat. Also, it makes your quiche light and adds high protein. You may use blended low-fat cottage cheese as an alternative.
SPINACH:
- Spinach gives vitamins and color to your meal. Also, it helps to make your recipe healthier and lighter. You may use frozen spinach as another idea.
EGGS & EGG WHITES:
- They bind your mixture and add structure to it. Also, they reduce fat and give volume to your meal. We may utilize 3 whole eggs as per your choice.
SKIM MILK:
- Skim milk makes your filling smooth and a little creamy. You may use unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk as another idea.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It gives a strong taste to your meal. Also, it improves the taste of your dish. You may replace it with reduced-fat cheddar as well.
ONION:
- It gives sweetness and depth of flavor to your recipe when we cook. Also, you may use green onions as another option.
COOKING SPRAY:
- We use cooking spray instead of oil to avoid sticking while keeping calories low. We may use one tbsp olive oil as another idea.
NUTMEG:
- It gives a little warm taste that pairs with spinach & cheese in your recipe. We may use garlic powder or paprika as per your preference.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 180°C and grease your dish using spray.
- You will spray your pan to cook the onion so they get soft, then cook the spinach in it and remove excess water.
- We will whisk eggs, skim milk, and egg whites in a bowl and mix the ricotta cheese.
- Then stir parmesan, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and mix the cooked spinach and onion mixture in it.
- Now put the mixture into your prepared dish and bake for 35 minutes to set the center.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALAD:
- Cucumber tomato salad
- Green salad with lemon dressing
SOUP:
- Vegetable soup
- Tomato soup
DRINKS:
- Green tea
- Fresh juice
TIPS:
- You will remove all the excessive water from the spinach, so your spinach does not get soggy.
- We may use herbs to add extra taste without increasing calories.
- You should not bake your recipe too much, so it stays fresh.
- Also, you will use a non-stick dish to avoid sticking.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We may store your dish in a box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze your slices for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make my recipe crustless?
- Yes, your recipe is already crustless, so you get fewer calories.
Will I reheat my dish?
- Yes, you may reheat your meal in an oven or microwave.
Can I use any other cheese in my recipe?
- Yes, you may use any low-fat cheese in your dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 5 grams
Total carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 14 g
Iron: 1.9 grams
Calcium: 170 g
Sodium: 280 grams
Potassium: 240 g
Vitamin A: 3300 IU
Calories: 140 kcal
Weight Watcher Points: 3 points