Spinach Pie

Spinach pie, also known as Spanakopita, is a traditional Greek dish that dates back to ancient times. It is often served as a popular appetizer or main course in Mediterranean cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Spinach Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Dinner, 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: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Spinach
• 200 gram Feta cheese
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 unit Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 6 sheet Phyllo pastry sheets
• 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 minced garlic until golden brown.
3. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs and crumble the feta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix the spinach mixture with the egg and cheese mixture.
6. Grease a baking dish and layer the phyllo pastry sheets, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
7. Pour the spinach mixture onto the phyllo pastry layers.
8. Fold the excess phyllo pastry over the top and brush with olive oil.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy your delicious Spinach Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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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.