⏱ 80 min totalSpinach Ricotta Quiche
Per 1 serving · 138 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g22% of calories
- Carbs14g25% of calories
- Fat13g53% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Spinach Ricotta Quiche (138 g) has 227 calories, with 12 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), Vitamin K (36% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 26% and 58% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein25%
- Vitamin K36%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Vitamin B1227%
- Choline26%
- Iron22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A18%
- Vitamin B610%
- Folate (B9)14%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Calcium19%
- Zinc12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat26%
- Cholesterol58%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- ⅛ pie crust (average weight of 1 frozen cr Pie crust
⅞ large Egg
¼ cup Spinach- ⅛ cup 2% milk
¾ tbsp Parmesan cheese
⅜ tbsp, chopped Basil- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ cup Ricotta cheese
¹⁄₁₆ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
⅛ cup, chopped or sliced Grape tomatoes
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2
Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface until it reaches 11 to 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim excess, leaving about 1/2-inch overhanging, then fold and crimp the edges.
- 4
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until par-baked.
- 5
In a large bowl, mix the beaten eggs, spinach, milk, one-third of the Parmesan, basil, and salt until well combined.
- 6
Pour the egg mixture into the par-baked crust.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan.
- 8
Dollop the ricotta mixture over the top and arrange halved tomatoes around the cheese.
- 9
Cover the edges of the crust with foil to prevent burning.
- 10
Place the quiche on a cookie sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for 50 to 55 minutes, until the top is browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 11
Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (138 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 159 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 43 μg | 36% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 57 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 142 mg | 26% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 193 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 209 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 19 μg | 35% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 17 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 538 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 434 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 113 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 10 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 227 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spinach Ricotta Quiche?
One serving of Spinach Ricotta Quiche (1 serving) has 227 calories, which works out to 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spinach Ricotta Quiche high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Spinach Ricotta Quiche keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 25% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spinach Ricotta Quiche?
349 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Spinach Ricotta Quiche?
2.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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