Greek Spanakopita Recipe

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Greek Spanakopita
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Directions:

  1. Saute onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  2. Add spinach. Simmer over a low flame, stirring occasionally until most of moisture is evaporated.
  3. Crumble Feta cheese into small pieces.
  4. Add cottage cheese and eggs; mix well.
  5. Toss bread crumbs into spinach mixture and add to cheese. Stir until blended.
  6. Carefully cut phyllo sheets into thirds. Refrigerate 2/3 until needed and cover remaining third with a slightly damp towel.
  7. Remove 1 sheet of phyllo pastry, fold in half lengthwise. Brush with melted butter.
  8. Place 1 tablespoon of spinach filling near the end.
  9. Fold over in triangle shape. Continue folding like a flag, keeping triangular shape. Lightly butter top.
  10. Continue with remaining pastry and filling.
  11. Bake in a 425 degrees oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 758.4 Kcal (3175 kJ)
Calories from fat 497.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.22g 85%
Cholesterol 241.42mg 80%
Sodium 1179.68mg 49%
Potassium 196.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 43.3g 14%
Sugars 8.41g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 22.56g 45%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 360.4mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 270.39 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.69g 85%
Cholesterol 86.07mg 80%
Sodium 420.58mg 49%
Potassium 69.96mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.44g 14%
Sugars 3g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 8%
Protein 8.04g 45%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 128.5mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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