Spinach Parmesan Custard with Frico

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Spinach Parmesan Custard with Frico
45 min.
8
109kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful dish that’s not only packed with flavor but also healthy and gluten-free? Look no further than our Spinach Parmesan Custard with Frico! This elegant and savory custard is the perfect combination of rich, creamy goodness with the earthy taste of fresh spinach. Made using simple ingredients, including baby spinach, eggs, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, it’s a fantastic way to sneak in some extra greens into your diet while enjoying every bite.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dish is incredibly easy to whip up whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself to a comforting meal at home. The warm custard creates a beautiful harmony of flavors, enhanced by the hint of nutmeg and black pepper, making it a memorable experience for your taste buds. And let’s not forget the crispy frico that accompanies the custard; these cheesy crisps add the perfect crunchy texture that beautifully contrasts the custard’s smoothness.

This Spinach Parmesan Custard is not only low in calories—at just 109 kcal per serving—but is also a crowd-pleaser. Each wedge serves up protein-packed satisfaction that will leave your family and friends raving about your culinary skills. So, why wait? Dive into this charming dish that bridges the gap between gourmet and home-cooked comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 20 oz baby spinach coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 oz parmesan finely grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups skim milk fat-free ()
  • teaspoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoons water 
  • servings frangelico 
  • servings frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • pot
  • sieve
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Cook onion in butter, covered, in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add spinach and water and cook, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 4 minutes.
  3. Drain in a large sieve set over a bowl, pressing on spinach. (Discard liquid.)
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil springform pan.
  5. Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl, then stir in spinach.
  6. Spoon into springform pan, spreading evenly, and bake until custard is set and no longer wet in center, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a rack, then run a sharp knife around edge to loosen and remove side of pan.
  7. Cut into 8 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
  8. Each serving about 147 calories and 9 grams fat
  9. Gourmet

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein33.02%
Fat41.08%
Carbs25.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.66
Glycemic Load
1.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.925217317498%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.53mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
4.61mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
5.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.32kcal
5.47%
Fat:5.17g
7.96%
Saturated Fat:2.43g
15.17%
Carbohydrates:7.34g
2.45%
Net Carbohydrates:5.49g
2%
Sugar:4.16g
4.63%
Cholesterol:101.14mg
33.71%
Sodium:348.02mg
15.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.36g
18.71%
Vitamin K:342.73µg
326.41%
Vitamin A:6979.35IU
139.59%
Folate:153.65µg
38.41%
Manganese:0.68mg
33.86%
Vitamin C:20.94mg
25.38%
Calcium:232.24mg
23.22%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.61%
Phosphorus:191.44mg
19.14%
Magnesium:70.57mg
17.64%
Potassium:559.05mg
15.97%
Selenium:10.89µg
15.56%
Iron:2.44mg
13.58%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.9%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.64%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.73%
Vitamin D:1.22µg
8.13%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.67%
Fiber:1.85g
7.39%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.25%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.91%
Copper:0.12mg
6.1%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Source:Epicurious