AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW? Because that already has baking powder, I didn't add in the bp called for. Spinach Pie. Serving crustless quiche makes prep so much easier, plus the quiche is healthier for you. Would it work if I left the flour out? OMG this was so delicious! The small amount of flour made for a really tasty consistency within the pie. ½ cup grated Parmesan … Hi Gina! Please see a reply dated March 9, 2012 (above). YUM. Would it still be fine if I leave out the scallions and use regular whole wheat flour? Holy smokes. Gina, i used ricotta in this pie and it still tasted delicious…thanks for all the great recipes. It even tastes fab cold. I can't wait to try it . Tastes good at room temperature or reheated! Thanks so much. I used fresh spinach and sautéed it for a few moments with EVOO and a whole garlic clove for flavor, then added to the dish. Sure, I've made it with shallots and red onion too. But even with all of those changes, this turns out beautifully every time. What a quick, easy and yummy meal. I also wilted the fresh spinach i had. Bake the crust for 12 – 15 … i added the juice of one lemon and cavenders greek seasoning to taste.. i would also like to double the spinach and cheese mixture when i make it again, oh, and i increased all the herb seasonings (a little more than 1/4 cup dill, 1/4 cup parsley), This is delicious!! Either way, it was super delicious and reheated very well. Swapped the spinach for frozen chopped kale – delish! How many eggs would you suggest? What a great meal to have anytime of the day!! I did add in some garlic and since I didn't have any parmesan etc I added a little extra feta. Thanks!! any suggestions as to how long to cook them in the smaller size? Thanks so much! ….or Mexican 4-cheese blend, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gruyere, mozzarella, a Mexican melting cheese…. I was thinking of using a 9 x 13 dish and was wondering if I should double the recipe. I made this as a simple side for grilled salmon. Definitely going in our dinner rotation. Gina, your blog is quick becoming one of my all time favorite places to find recipes! I flipped my piece over on my plate so that the “crust” was on the bottom. This was so delicious. Served with some simple steamed vegetables. Would you keep the baking powder? Doubling should be fine but I am not sure about the timing, keep an eye on it! Small World!! I love how over on Skinny Taste, instead of seeing green cakes, pies and cupcakes for St. Patty's day, you see spinach instead. 10 oz bag = 6 cups of leaves, 1 1/4 cups cooked, 2/3 cup cooked & squeezed dry. I use Daiya cheese for recipes and it's completely non dairy! Add the egg and yolk and softened butter cut into pieces. How many cups do you think I'd need to get to the same amount as 10oz frozen? One I used Silk Almond Unsweetened Milk and the other I made with Silk Coconut Milk just to see how it would turn out. I did double the liquid/flour mix. If you like Spanikopita, then you will love this crust-less spinach & feta pie. Thank you, Gina. https://recipeland.com/recipe/v/italian-spinach-ricotta-quiche-30694 Hi Gina!! Fill frozen pie crust. Any recommendations? Very tasty! I added a (well drained) can of quartered artichoke hearts and the zest and juice of half a lemon. Didn’t have milk, so I subbed in water and it still turned out really delicious. Your email address will not be published. I'd think that one recipe would feed 4 to 6. It was SO Delicious! . Thanks! If so, how should I prepare it? I wonder if she did and does she love it also!! Did anyone mix the greens and egg mixtures together? I just made this tonight– so delicious! Cover the edges of the pie crust with foil to prevent over-browning, place the pie on a baking sheet, and bake for 45 minutes. I thought they reheated quite well. Thank you so much! I used fresh spinach, but just sautéed it a bit first until it wilted. I finally have a serving dish that you do!! DIRECTIONS. This was delicious! It looks just like the photo above. For those having troubles with the eggy crust, I took another commenter's advice and mixed all the ingredients together before putting it into the pie plate. OR preheat your pizza oven (here’s the pizza oven we use). https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/053813/quick-italian-spinach-pie Tasted fine. I used fat free cottage cheese in place of most of the feta and just a few tbs of feta at my daughters request. Let us know! I had a moment and forgot to add the Asiago to the dish, so I ended up sprinkling it on top. Has anyone tried substituting the eggs for eggwhites and if so how did it turn out? To reheat thaw overnight in the refrigerator and heat in the oven or microwave. Leftovers freeze and reheat great. Delicious! Pingback: Easy Crust-less Spinach and Feta Pie | Zshila - Zshila - World News & Blog Site, Pingback: Skinnytaste Meal Plan (February 26-March 4) - The Healthy Cooking Source, Pingback: Skinnytaste Meal Plan (February 26-March 4) - MINIO. I might add some minced garlic next time I make it, but honestly, this was not lacking in flavor at all. 1 onion, finely diced. It’s definitely a keeper! Do you think it would freeze well?Thanks! In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper. This spinach pie is so easy to make and packed with flavor. What did you use instead of flour or did you just omit? Hadn't added Asiago, but I will next time and I'm sure it will be even better. Will do this again for a summer lunch to have in the garden. PEOPLE ARE CONFUSED! The last two recipes for crustless spinach anything ended up total disasters, messing all over my oven – and one even ruined my round cake dish! I think Gina forgot to mention to take the spinach out of the pie plate and mix with the egg mixture. This is what I wrote: To the person who has trouble squeezing the water out of frozen spinach.Simple solution that is amazing: buy a potato ricer (contraption for making mashed potatoes). My pie is much shorter than the one shown. Can be frozen after its cooled. Not sure why, mine comes out the same every time, but try mixing it, that may help. I also added two TBSP of garlic. Whoops!! Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and blend well. It has to all get mixed together or at least a little in the pan. I had fresh Swiss Chard and Beet greens on hand, so I used 10 ounces of those, and also added 3 big cloves of garlic because we like garlic . https://lindasbestrecipes.com/recipe/italian-meatball-spinach-pie can't wait to try it. Thanks:). We need to know if the spinach and feta mixture should be combined with the egg/flour mixture. I'm just not a fan of it, but I want to try to make this dish. Are you supposed to put the flour mixture in first and then the spinach? So very easy and very little clean up. it came out great and looked like the pic on here. Do I add it to the spinach mixture or the egg mixture? … the filling was delicious but I felt that there was too much of the topping and the topping was too heavy. This is my go to blog for low fat yet high flavor recipes. I don’t want to buy a carton of skim milk if I’m only using 2/3 cup. I am ready to try this tomorrow for a Lenten Friday meal! I cant make it fast enough for them. i did omit some of the flavorings like dill and used grated pecorino instead of the asiago since that's all i had. I used dried spices because I am attempting to use 'em up in my spice cabinet. So delicious and simple! I'm a little disappointed. That looks amazing! Greek spinach pies are on of my favourites and I am really liking this crustless version! Should I have mixed the egg mixture with the spinach mixture? I use a very light (and freshly washed) dishtowel – throw it in the center of the towel, wrap it up and squeeze the liquid out. Fine for adults but a total failure to try to get my daughter to eat spinach. (Lord knows the Mr won't tell me if I have something hangin' out of my teeth!). Trusted Results with Italian ham pie no crust. I'd probably drain it in a fine-mesh strainer a bit first (save the drained liquid in case you think the mixture is too dry after it's all mixed together). I made this for lunch and it was fantastic! It is DELICIOUS! Thanks!! Gina — I am so excited!! I did alter the recipe a bit…only half the flour, milk, and baking powder. I love to this. One of my favorites! Served it with some potato pancakes and it's going into my spring recipe collection. thanks, Do you have a potato ricer? That's worked best for me — makes it really easy (Google it if you're not sure what it is. do you have any tips for squeezing the liquid out of thawed spinach? I can tell that this one is a winner! It was absolutely delicious. Do you mind if I ask where you got it? Added a little sun dried tomato. Any idea of the approximate quantity? . This sounds delicious! We mixed it together in the pie plate and it turned out fine. I never say this about SkinnyTaste, as everything I make always comes out perfectly with your recipes. I would say four portions as a main. I substitute a small sweet onion for scallions, use 3/4 c low-fat ricotta for the feta, fresh spinach in place of frozen, and use almond milk instead of low fat milk. The above tips about pie dish size & mixing ingredients have been helpful too . (And the pie looks great too!). Super easy and yummy! This was ok, I would suggest adding some chopped red onion and granted zuccuni. Steam it maybe? It's a terrific brand. Just eaten this for supper. And do i Cook it first? I'm thinking Swiss chard would be delicious too. It’s also easy to make ahead and can be kept room temperature until ready to serve. Let it stand at least 5 minutes before serving. This is going to be a staple of mine, I can feel it. I added diced orange pepper for color and am dreaming of other little variations too. Added a dash of nutmeg as well. I'd like to make in mini cupcake pan to serve as an appetizer.Any idea how long to bake? This is a great way to add flavor to the spinach and evaporate the liquid. See more ideas about food, recipes, cooking recipes. Do you think doubling the recipe would be enough? Bake 40 to 60 minutes, or until center is set. Has anyone tried to freeze this one… I am the only spinach eater in my house and would not be able to finish this quick enough. All I could think was "I wish there was a lighter recipe!" Yeah, it didn’t. Will definitely mix with spinach mixture next time. It came out great– what an accommodating recipe! This pie along with a side Greek salad is now a staple in our house. I just found the ener-G egg substitute, but don't really like the texture. And with a nice salad, this was a great dinner. Then I tear it into smallish pieces and mix it in with the ricotta. I will be making it many times again I’m sure! DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. If I doubled the filling, would you also double the topping? This was a success at our house. Thanks for the recipe . I made a couple of changes: added a 1/3 cup chopped white onion because I did not have enough scallions. From my understanding, the recipe notes to add a mixture of spinach/scallions/dill/parsley/feta onto the pie dish first. I have been reading your blog for quite a while now but I think this is my first comment. Ah… smart girl that I am I decided to read all the comments…so did you pour the flour mixture on the bottom and then add the spinach to pie dish? Top with the meat mixture. I sautéed diced onions and red peppers with the spinach. Didn’t even miss the dough! I am wondering about making this as a breakfast dish for myself and pulling it a slice at a time. Sift flour and baking powder in a medium bowl. Looking forward to supper. Spoon the filling into the baked crust. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking oil spray. Can't wait to give this a try later on. I had a big bag of fresh power greens to use up from Costco. Love this for breakfast and cut into single serving and zapping microwave for a filling 3 point breakfast! Once the spinach has defrosted, place in the ricer, press the handles together, and like magic, all the water comes out without any effort. Mine is almost done cooking….it smells fantastic! Haha! Cooks.com - Recipe - No - Crust Vegetable, Ham And Cheese Pie Home > Recipes > Meat Dishes > No - Crust Vegetable, Ham And Cheese Pie... Pour into greased 10 inch quiche or pie pan. Tastes exactly like spanakopita but without the fattening (though yummy) phyllo crust. Is baking powder necessary, I want to make this now and can't leave the house for now, what about chick pea flour? Thanx. Easy Crustless Spinach and Feta Pie is savory and delicious filled with spinach, Feta and Asiago cheese, dill and scallions. I haven't made this one yet, but I made another crust-less spinach pie and froze it in individual servings and it was fine . Thanks so much for the recipe! This looked so good that I am making it for dinner tonight. i don't think i've ever been taught the correct way to do it and it seems like a waste a lot of paper towel doing it my way! Knowing my paranoia though I'd need to take a compact and floss with me, ya know, just in case. We talk about your site at our Weight Watcher meetings and always recommend it! Mine is in the oven now and I'm having the same problem – the egg mixture is sitting on the top browning. The rave reviews have me convinced to try it, it’s just the need to make more of it that’s an issue. Pour into pie dish. And I think the basic technique could be used with lots of different veggies. As noted by others, the directions for this recipe don't make sense and no size reference is given for the pie plate. I think this recipe needs some additions. I added a bit of smoked chili flake to the mixture and it was phenomenal. I need to play around with some other ingredients I think! The episode of America's Test Kitchen that I watched last night also made a spinach and feta pie! I knew I should have gone with my gut and mixed them together. You’re right, it basically made a top crust. Made this last night and it was simply delish! Garlic would be nice. I did and it was way too dry, the liquid mixture was not enough to cover. This looks great! Doubled the recipe, sauteed a whole large yellow onion and tons of garlic. Thanks for such a great recipe! Next time I might just use egg whites instead of whole eggs. How long do you think this recipe would need to bake if using mini cupcake pans for an appetizer? Me oh my it's phenomenal. I don’t use dill or parsley. Good thing it's so low points, I kept picking at it We used Red Mills GF flour and it worked out fine. I added 2 eggs to the spinach mixture because when I made it without the extra eggs it was dry. Personally I just mix it all together in the bowl I used for the flour mixture before pouring into the pie plate. I mixed everything in one bowl and then added to an 8×8 square glass pan. I would like to make it but have fresh spinach. Thanks for sharing! This is the BEST thing I have EVER cooked! I’m making it again today in heart shaped muffin cups to send them at college for valentines day. I doubled the recipe and added more milk. I wasn’t really sure what to expect with this recipe, but I love spinach and feta, so decided to give it a try, and I’m glad I did. Get recipes & exclusive content via email: You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of emails you receive. Has anyone tried a square pan – what size? This was out-of-this-world! I used GF flour (Bob's Red Mill All Purpose) and may or may not have snuck some extra Asiago. Do you mix the flour mixture with the spinach mixture before adding it to the pie dish, or do you add the flour mixture on top, Robyn, I had the same question… but after reading ALL of the comments (which you may have done by now as well) I learned that Gina poured the flour mixture in at the very end and it worked well for her but some people have had some issues with the flour settling on the top and burning. I took the foil off and put 3/4 cup daiya mozzarella cheese over it and it melted beautifully! Love the fact that it is great for any meal time! Any suggestions? It’s full of all the things I like, and I normally love Skinnytaste recipes but in the end I found it a bit spongey textured and the spanokapita flavour didn’t really come through. I used dried herbs instead of fresh and it turned out. This was delicious and filling! The second batch I made, I added some chopped up artichokes and made everything in a muffin tin. i was confused about this too b.c i don't think it said specifically what to do…so i put the spinach mixture in the pie plate, then poured the flour mixture in and mixed it all in the pie plate and baked it in the oven. It’s delicious. This will be made again soon. http://dimplesinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/spinach-and-feta-quiche.html, This was DELICIOUS! So 10oz fresh cooked down should equal 10oz frozen I would think. Enjoy! Looks delicious! Is it OK to use all purpose regular flour? I love how so many of your recipes are quick, easy, and use ingredients I mostly have on hand. Perfect to bring to a potluck! Thank you! Love your blog, Gina! Make small indentations in the filling with a spoon and break eggs into it. Since everything is getting mixed together in the pie pan at the end, does the order even matter? This was a really great recipe and one that I will be making again! Step 3 says to put spinach mixture in pie dish. Any way to find out how the points would change if I used 2% cheddar instead of feta?? From your picture of the completed spinach pie, this shouldn't have happened. I liked the first time much better – more flavorful and better Texture. Instructions. I added a dash if red pepper flakes too. Also, I used gluten-free flour and it turned out great. I just pulled two of these out of the oven and YUM! My husband loved it too. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. Not sure exatly how much you'll need to get the equivalent, maybe one large bunch? Thumbs up from the picky husband and he commented that he liked that it wasn’t so ‘eggy’ like a quiche is. Delicious! So many great ideas. Thanks Gina! Hi Gina, Do you know if I need to change the amount or baking time if I use almond milk? This sounds very interesting. Thank you again for all of your amazing recipes! So the spinach, feta, etc… mix is already in the pie dish and then you should pour the remining blended ingredients into the pie dish on top of the spinach, feta stuff. Maybe adding another egg? Saute chopped scallions in butter. Thanks! (This takes about 15 minutes to make and 45 minutes to rest.) I’ve made this recipe 4 times in the last 2 weeks-my family and I cant get enough of it! This reminded me of the old Bisquick "impossible" pie recipes, where you pour the flour mixture on top and it forms a sort of crust at the bottom. And OMG when I think of the calories I used to consume…. Thanks Gina, you're the best! . Also I added only egg whites, added mushrooms and fresh tomatoes! Can't wait to try it! I'm still new to the cooking ahead thing. I just gently microwaved enough to heat through 2 portions that were left over from 3 days ago. , This pie looks superb. Pour the custard into the dish and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set. Looks delish!! In a 9-inch deep dish pie pan, layer 10 of the phyllo sheets, spraying every other one with olive oil. Very good and I WILL make it again. It was missing something so I think next time I will add chopped garlic. I added some red bell pepper (I just needed to use it up before it went bad) and it added some extra color and went really well. I made this tonight and it was so good! I used to make a version (made in individual 2-cup casseroles) that had a crust of moistened steel cut oats & wheat germ. THANK YOU. Also, i'm freezing one so I'll let ya know how that goes. 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