🥬 Weight Watchers Spinach Ricotta Bake
This Spinach Ricotta Bake is a lighter, healthy version of a classic comfort dish. It combines creamy ricotta cheese with tender spinach and a golden, cheesy topping. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for anyone following a Weight Watchers plan or just looking for a nutritious, low-calorie meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, well drained)
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (reduced-fat recommended)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Spinach
- Cook fresh spinach until wilted, or thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water.
- Mix Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, garlic, half the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the spinach until well combined.
- Assemble
- Pour mixture into the baking dish.
- Top with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Tips
- Drain spinach well to avoid a watery bake.
- Use reduced-fat cheese to keep it lower in calories and points.
- Add herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep—reheats well.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Is this Weight Watchers friendly?
Yes, especially when using low-fat dairy ingredients.
Q2: Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, prepare and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
Q3: Can I freeze it?
Yes, store in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
Q4: Can I add meat?
Yes, cooked chicken or turkey can be added (points may increase).
Q5: Why is it watery?
Spinach holds water—make sure it’s well drained before mixing.