Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish made with phyllo dough and filled with spinach and feta cheese. It is often served as an appetizer or a main course.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Spanakopita

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Spinach
• 200 gram Feta Cheese
• 10 sheet Phyllo Dough
• 2 piece Eggs
• 1 piece Onion
• 50 gram Dill
• 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
3. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. In a large bowl, crumble the feta cheese. Add the cooled spinach mixture, beaten eggs, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Lightly grease a baking dish. Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
6. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo sheets.
7. Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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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.