Spinach Cheese Pie

Spinach cheese pie, also known as spanakopita, is a traditional Greek dish that dates back to ancient times. It is often served as a vegetarian option and is loved for its combination of spinach, cheese, and flaky pastry.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Spinach Cheese Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie crust
• 300 gram Spinach
• 150 gram Feta cheese
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 unit Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Roll out the pie crust and line a pie dish with it.
6. Spread the cooked spinach mixture evenly over the pie crust.
7. Crumble the feta cheese over the spinach.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach and cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
10. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 3g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.