Spanakopita Recipe

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Spanakopita
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Directions:

  1. Squeeze the spinach by hand until no liquid is released. It should look slightly dry.
  2. Chopped the spinach
  3. Heat the 2 T of olive oil in a frying pan.
  4. Saute the onion until translucent
  5. Add the garlic, dill, oregano, cracked pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes
  6. Add the onion mixture to the spinach, mix well
  7. Add the two cheeses, mix well
  8. Add the salt, 1/2 olive oil, and lemon juice, mix well, set aside
  9. On a half cookie layer 4 sheets of phyllo, making sure you over hang the edges by an inch or so. Be sure to brush each sheet well with the butter/olive oil mixture
  10. Add the spinach mixture and press down evenly
  11. Fold the over hanging edges over the edge of the spinach
  12. Top with 4 more layers of phyllo, brushing each layer liberally with the butter/olive mixture. Over hang the edges about 1/2
  13. Gently tuck the over hanging edges down the sides.
  14. Cut the sheet into 12 squares using a sharp knife. Cut each square across the middle on the diagonal to form 24 triangles
  15. Brush any remaining butter/olive oil mixtures on the cut seams.
  16. Bake at 400 F for 45 minutes
  17. Recut the triangles
  18. Serve warm with lemon slices and/or tzatziki sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.12 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.2g 25%
Cholesterol 50.61mg 17%
Sodium 551.11mg 23%
Potassium 105.99mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.13g 2%
Sugars 2.82g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 10.28g 21%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 229.2mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 222.41 Kcal (931 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.74g 25%
Cholesterol 55.41mg 17%
Sodium 603.47mg 23%
Potassium 116.06mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.61g 2%
Sugars 3.09g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 3%
Protein 11.26g 21%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 251mg 23%

* 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

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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