Spanakopita

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 25 min 8
Spanakopita
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Ingredients


2 bunch Spinach
1/4 cup Water
1 dash Cayenne pepper
2 large egg Egg (beaten)
1 1/2 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
3 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
3/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, 2% M.F.
4 stalk(s) Green onion (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Lemon peel (zest)
1/4 cup Mint, fresh (minced)
1 tsp Nutmeg, ground
1 medium Red onion (chopped)
1 dash Salt
5 tbsp Butter, vegan (melted)
1/4 cup grated Pecorino cheese
16 thin sheet(s) Phyllo dough

Instructions


  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a pie or cake pan with melted butter. Lay one phyllo sheet on the buttered pan, pressing the dough into the corners and letting the edges hang over the edge of the pan. Repeat with 9 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter until you have a total of 10 layers of phyllo.
  2. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo. Fold the edges of the bottom layer of phyllo over the filling. Add 6 more phyllo sheets to the top, brushing each with butter and sprinkling each with 2 tablespoons Pecorino cheese. Add 2 final phyllo sheets, brushing them with butter, but not sprinkling with the Pecorino. Trim the edges, then use a spoon to neaten the edges of the pastry case.
  3. Use a sharp knife to score the pie through the top 3 layers of phyllo into 8 even pieces of pie.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Advanced Preparation

1 - 3 days prior [optional], Spinach 2 bunch
Instructions:

Place the spinach and water in a large microwave-save bowl. Cover the bowl with a large dinner plate. Microwave on high until the spinach is wilted and decreased in volume by half (about 5 minutes). Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and keep covered for 1 minute.

Remove the plate and transfer the spinach to a colander in the sink. Using the back of a rubber spatula, press the spinach against the colander to release the excess liquid. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and roughly chop. Wrap the spinach in paper towels and squeeze to remove excess water. Transfer the spinach to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients (except the butter, pecorino cheese, and phyllo pastry) to the bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 346
Calories from fat 168
Calories from saturated fat 62
Total Fat 18.7 g
Saturated Fat 6.9 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9 g
Cholesterol 84 mg
Sodium 883 mg
Potassium 668 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30 g
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 15.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.9
Meat Alternative 0.1
Milk Alternative 0.9
Vegetables 3.0

Energy sources


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