Spinach Pie

Spinach pie, also known as spanakopita, is a popular dish in Greek cuisine and is often served as an appetizer or main course. It is believed to have originated in the Byzantine Empire and has been enjoyed for centuries.

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 Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Savory, 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: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add frozen spinach to the skillet and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Crumble feta cheese into the egg mixture and mix well.
6. Add the cooled spinach mixture to the egg and cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
7. Grease a baking dish with butter.
8. Layer 4 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
9. Pour the spinach and cheese mixture over the phyllo dough.
10. Layer the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

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.