Snacks-To-Go: Ricotta Spinach Frittata

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Italian-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Snacks-To-Go: Ricotta Spinach Frittata

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 176.0

Description

This Italian appetizer features Onion, chopped, Olive oil, Ricotta cheese, Frozen spinached. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. thawed and squeezed dry 1/3 c Parmesan, freshly grated 1/2 ts Dried basil 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1 pn Nutmeg 6 Eggs 8 Boston/leaf lettuce leaves In 9-inch pie plate,
  2. toss onion with oil;
  3. bake in 400F 200 c oven for 10 minutes.
  4. In bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, nutmeg and eggs; stir in onion.
  5. Brush oil remaining in pie plate up side of plate; pour in egg mixture.
  6. Bake in 400F 200C oven for 20-25 minutes or just until centre is set.
  7. Do not overbake.
  8. Let cook to room temperature.
  9. Cut frittata into wedges.
  10. Place each on 1 side of lettuce leaf; fold other side over frittata.
  11. Wrap snugly in plastic wrap.
  12. [Frittata can be refrigerated for up to 1 day] Variation: pop frittata into a pita half with a little Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and lettuce

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 176.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g20%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 17.1mg6%
Sodium 222.7mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 9.9g4%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 10.6g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, baking, cheese, chopped, frittata, frozen, italian, oil, olive, onion, ricotta, snackstogo, spinach, spinached, title, vegetables, vegetarian
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