Cheesy High-Protein Ricotta Spinach Bake for Dinner
A delicious and nutritious baked dish combining ricotta, spinach, and cheese for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 500 g Ricotta cheese, part-skim (about 2 cups)
- 150 g Mozzarella, shredded, part-skim (about 1.5 cups, divided)
- 50 g Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup, divided)
Vegetables
- 300 g Fresh spinach (or 250 g frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
Other
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Cool and squeeze out excess liquid, then chop.
- Whisk ricotta and eggs, then mix in half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and oregano.
- Fold in chopped spinach, pour into baking dish, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and center reaches 74°C / 165°F. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best flavor, and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.