Spinach and Ricotta Baked Eggs

A hearty and healthy vegetarian breakfast bake with creamy ricotta, spinach, and perfectly baked eggs.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

295

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.14

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Ingredients

Servings

4largeEggs

£1.20

10ozFrozen Spinach(thawed and squeezed dry)

£0.75

1cupRicotta Cheese(whole milk ricotta preferred)

£1.50

0.3cupParmesan Cheese(grated)

£0.80

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

£0.02

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(optional, for a little heat)

£0.05

Total Cost

£4.58

£1.14 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3
Add the squeezed dry spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
4
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
5
Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over the spinach in the skillet, creating four small wells for the eggs.
6
Crack an egg into each well.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking. The yolks should still be slightly runny.
8
Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

295 kcal / 1234 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

23g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

500 mg

22% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the spinach and ricotta mixture to a baking dish before adding the eggs.

For a richer flavor, add a dollop of pesto to each well before cracking in the eggs.

To make this recipe vegan, substitute the ricotta cheese with a plant-based ricotta alternative or a cashew cream sauce and use a flax egg replacer. The bake time may need to be adjusted slightly.

Customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions to the spinach.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Skillet (Oven-Safe preferred)

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