Bosnian Pita (phyllo pie) with Spinach Filling
Bosnian Pita is a traditional dish in Bosnia and Herzegovina, often served as a main course or as a part of festive meals.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 10 sheet Phyllo dough
- 500 gram Spinach
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 number Eggs
- 200 gram Feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and crumble the feta cheese. Add salt and black pepper, and mix well.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the dish, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
- Pour the egg and feta cheese mixture over the spinach.
- Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.