Spinach Ring

Delight your taste buds with this elegant and savory Spinach Ring—perfect for brunch, a holiday table, or a comforting weeknight dinner. Loaded with vibrant fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and nutty Parmesan, this baked dish combines simple, wholesome ingredients into a beautifully molded centerpiece. Enhanced with a touch of ground nutmeg and black pepper, the dish boasts rich, earthy flavors balanced by silky béchamel for a tender, custard-like texture. Its golden crust, achieved with a light dusting of breadcrumbs, provides an irresistible crunch. Easy to prepare and ready in under an hour, this versatile recipe can be served warm as a hearty main course or paired with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a show-stopping side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
• 3 large eggs
• 120 grams all-purpose flour
• 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 250 grams ricotta cheese
• 60 grams unsalted butter
• 240 milliliters whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 30 grams breadcrumbs
• 1 spray can olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a ring mold pan with olive oil spray and dust it lightly with breadcrumbs. Set it aside.

Step 2

Wash and dry the fresh spinach thoroughly. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, and wilt the spinach in batches until soft (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat, allow it to cool slightly, and squeeze out any excess water. Chop finely and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is golden and smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.

Step 6

Slowly stir the warm milk mixture into the spinach mixture until fully combined.

Step 7

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ring mold pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the spinach ring is set and lightly golden on top.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before carefully unmolding onto a serving plate.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm as a main dish or side dish alongside a salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1661.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3977.1

Total Fat 359.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 933.8mg	0%
Sodium 4832.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 111.4g	0%

Vitamin D 231.9IU	0%
Calcium 2624.9mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 3771.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.7%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 15.0%