Crustless Kale Artichoke Ricotta Quiche – Healthy Baking
This is a simple and easy recipe for crustless kale artichoke ricotta quiche. The ricotta is a clever way to skip the extra calories and still provides the thickness needed to make this quiche creamy and melt in the mouth. The kale and artichoke are packed with flavor and nutrition.
I am a huge fan of kale and artichokes but unfortunately, my husband and kids usually don’t warm up to them unless in a quiche. We as a family love quiche and my kids will eat anything I put in a quiche. Yes!! as long as it’s quiche! I know!! Well, I do take advantage of that sometimes and put in things they don’t fancy.
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Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes – (Save/Pin)
- Kale – I love kale but you could replace any green leafy veggies like spinach and Swiss chard. A little tip – cut the kale a bit small or it’s difficult to cut the quiche into pretty slices.
- Artichoke – provides a little bite in the quiche – you can omit or add mushrooms instead.
- Ricotta – this is often my go to when I want to replace cream in a recipe – it adds body to the liquid so the quiche can hold it’s self.
- Nutmeg – I love adding nutmeg to my quiches – just a little bit of flavor and people keep asking – what is that flavor you added? Trust me!
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Doesn’t that look creamy and delish?
How to make a Crustless Kale Artichoke Ricotta Quiche (Save/Pin)
Method
- Wash clean, pat dry Kale – chop roughly into thin small pieces
- Chop artichokes into thin slices
- Saute onion and garlic in oil
- Add the artichoke – saute a minute
- Then add kale – Cook another 4 mins.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Set aside to cool slightly
Prepare the cheese mixture
- In a bowl add the ricotta and milk. Whisk until smooth
- Add the eggs and flour. Whisk well making sure no lumps.
- Season with salt and pepper
Assemble
- Place the cooked Kale Artichoke mixture into a pie dish
- sprinkle with grated cheddar
- Evenly pout the ricotta mixture
- Grate nutmeg and sprinkle the breadcrumbs
Bake
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170 C / 340 F for about 30 minutes.
- The top should look set – the middle with a slight jiggle which sets as it cools.
Serve
- Let the quiche rest for at least 20 minutes before you cut.
- This will help cool and you will have pretty slices.
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Crustless Kale Artichoke Ricotta Quiche
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 cups (6 ) Kale about 6 to 8 large leaves finely chopped
- 4 (4 ) Artichoke hearts canned or frozen (about 6 oz)
- 1 (1 ) Onion chopped
- 1 clove (1 clove) Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Nutmeg – 1/2 tsp grated
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Dried breadcrumbs
For the Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup (8.01 oz) Ricotta cream cheese
- 3 (3 ) large eggs
- 1 cup (8.25 floz) Milk
- 1 cup (3.99 oz) Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp (0.52 oz) Flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Method
- Wash clean, pat dry Kale – chop roughly into thin small pieces
- Chop artichokes into thin slices
- Saute onion and garlic in oil
- Add the artichoke – saute a minute
- Then add kale – Cook another 4 mins.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Set aside to cool slightly
Prepare the cheese mixture
- In a bowl add the ricotta and milk. Whisk until smooth
- Add the eggs and flour. Whisk well making sure no lumps.
- Season with salt and pepper
Assemble
- Place the cooked Kale Artichoke mixture into a pie dish
- sprinkle with grated cheddar
- Evenly pout the ricotta mixture
- Grate nutmeg and sprinkle the breadcrumbs
Bake
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170 C / 340 F for about 30 minutes.
- The top should look set – the middle with a slight jiggle which sets as it cools.
Serve
- Let the quiche rest for at least 20 minutes before you cut.
- This will help cool and you will have pretty slices.
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Patrizia
It is really delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Patrizia
Elaine
Where do u add flour didn’t see anything on that
Veena Azmanov
Hey Elaine. Add the flour and egg together. Then mix to make sure no lumps. Thanks
Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter
I love, love LOVE kale and ricotta. This seriously is like the perfect dish for after work… keep putting the kale in, more for you 😉 looks delish!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Kirsten. I know what you mean – nothing like coming home to a quick fix meal.
Sarah @ TheFitCookie
I love the idea of adding artichokes to this recipe! We LOVE artichokes in our house, I’ll have to try to make some of this quiche for my husband 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Lucky you Sarah. For us Artichokes is not so easily accepted so I have to sneak it in to quiches lol. We love Broccoli so not complaining lol
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
Totally love quiche and artichokes. This would be perfect as a brunch or dinner item. Will have to try it soon.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Gloria. Definitely would be perfect for brunch
Julia
Like you I love adding a bit of nutmeg to my quiche! I thought I was the only one! This quiche looks so delicious, healthy and creamy! I add ricotta or cottage cheese also to quiches often
Veena Azmanov
Great minds think alike Julia. I too add Cottage Cheese or Ricotta.. I like cottage more cause it more creamy
Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes
I don’t blame your kids for loving quiche when it’s crammed full of goodies like this one. It’s a great way to sneak some kale into their diets.
Veena Azmanov
You said it Lucy. They eat anything quiche..
Monica
Yum, I love a good frittata, which is essentially the same idea as a crustless quiche. It’s great that your kids will eat anything you put in a quiche – I hope I can say the same for my son one day! 🙂
Veena Azmanov
I know what you mean Monica.. I have some issues with my Rhea too! Not everything works with her..
Just Jo
This is such a good idea – much lower calorie than making a pastry case. And all that cheese will make me happy to eat the kale 😉
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Jo.. I love that it is less in calories and yet so creamy
Jacqueline (PiperCooks)
This is a great looking recipe, love the use of ricotta and getting those extra healthy vegetables in there. Nice post!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Jacqueline.. I know what you mean about the veggies…
Luci's Morsels
Yum! What a light and fun meal. The color would also be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
Veena Azmanov
It sure would be perfect for St Patrick’s day Luci
Pretty
This quiche has got all my favourite things, kale, artichoke and ricotta. Like how you have made it healthy without the crust.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Pretty! yeah we are big on quiche in our family so – no crust is big low on calories
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Great round up! The only one I couldn’t have is the matcha crepes but I bet I could adjust it! I especially love the quiche! They all look delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Elaine. So happy to hear that. I have to try the Crepe myself –
Melissa
Sounds delicious! I’ve never tried ricotta in quiche. I will have to try next time!
Veena Azmanov
It’s makes it so creamy Melissa. Thanks
kathi @ Laughing Spatula
I love the addition of Ricotta in this dish! Must kick up the flavor a notch or two….looks delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Kathi.. yeah the Ricotta is a great addition here.
Amy
Yum! I love the flavors in this quiche. I’m also guilty of hiding the veggies in quiches so my kids will eat them, it’s hard not to! What a great springtime recipe.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Amy. yeah I have to do that with only leafy green the other veggies are not a big issue with my kids
Tina Marie
I’m a kale lovers as well. I enjoy making things to “hide” some ingredients and I love the look on my family’s face when I tell them what’s in it after then have eaten. It’s so much fun!
Veena Azmanov
Oh I love that Tina. I usually never make a bit deal of what’s inside. Just pretend it’s all good