Spinach Pie

Spinach pie, also known as Spanakopita, is a traditional Greek dish that dates back to the Byzantine Empire. It is a popular dish in Greek cuisine and is often served as an appetizer or main course.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Spinach Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian 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: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Frozen spinach
• 4 ounce Feta cheese
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 unit Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 6 sheet Phyllo dough
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out any excess water.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add crumbled feta cheese, cooked onion and garlic mixture, thawed spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Grease a baking dish with butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Pour the spinach mixture over the phyllo dough.
6. Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
8. Allow the spinach pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 2g

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.