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Italian Spinach and Ricotta Frittata

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A classic Italian frittata of eggs, fresh spinach and creamy ricotta, gently baked until golden. A light, elegant dish for brunch or a light dinner.

Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 6 Desi eggs
  • 200g fresh spinach, washed (palak works)
  • 100g ricotta cheese (alternative: fresh paneer, crumbled)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (alternative: cooking oil)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Method

  1. Heat oil in an ovenproof pan and soften the onion for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the spinach and cook until wilted; drain off extra water.
  3. Beat the eggs with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  4. Pour the eggs over the spinach and dot with ricotta.
  5. Cook on low heat for 4 minutes, then grill or bake for 5 minutes until set and golden.
  6. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)4 g

Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).

Tips, food safety & substitutions

Nutrition values are estimates. Palak replaces spinach and crumbled paneer replaces ricotta easily. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg and milk.

Tags: italian, frittata, spinach, ricotta, egg, brunch

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