Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) (Cat Cora) Recipe

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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) (Cat Cora)
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  1. In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal mixed with pea-sized bits, about 10 times. While the motor is running, drizzle in the water until a dough forms.
  2. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Divide the dough in half; press half the dough up and around the inside of the pan. Set the remaining dough aside covered with plastic wrap.
  5. Line the pan with foil and fill with dried beans. Bake the dough for 20 minutes and remove the beans and foil. Continue baking the crust until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let the pan cool on a rack.
  6. Meanwhile, make the spinach filling: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, little by little (adding more as the previous batch wilts), and cook, stirring, until completely wilted. Season with the salt and pepper and stir in the parsley, dill, and scallions.
  7. Drain the spinach mixture in a colander in the sink and let cool.
  8. Once the spinach is cool, stir in the feta and spread the mixture into the crust. Roll the remaining dough out on a well-floured surface, into a rectangle large enough to cover the baking pan. Top the spinach with the dough and pinch around the sides to seal. Score the top of the pie in the center, brush the surface of the dough with egg wash, and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven, let cool, cut into squares and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.57 Kcal (2025 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.64g 47%
Cholesterol 22.06mg 7%
Sodium 1135.44mg 47%
Potassium 1380.51mg 29%
Total Carbs 41.09g 14%
Sugars 5.11g 20%
Dietary Fiber 7.13g 29%
Protein 13.55g 27%
Vitamin C 71mg 118%
Iron 7.1mg 40%
Calcium 360.7mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.59 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.58g 47%
Cholesterol 5.46mg 7%
Sodium 280.81mg 47%
Potassium 341.42mg 29%
Total Carbs 10.16g 14%
Sugars 1.26g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 29%
Protein 3.35g 27%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 118%
Iron 1.8mg 40%
Calcium 89.2mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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