Spanokopita (Spinach Pie) Recipe

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Spanokopita (Spinach Pie)
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Directions:

  1. Cook spinach in a little water until tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Mix with cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, onion, parsley, dill, oregano, salt and nutmeg.
  4. Melt margarine or butter.
  5. Brush bottom of 12x7-inch shallow pan with melted margarine or butter. Reserve the rest for phyllo dough.
  6. Cut phyllo sheets in half.
  7. Gently separate and place one half-sheet in bottom of pan; fold edges over to fit in the bottom of pan.
  8. Brush lightly with melted margarine; repeat with 11 more half-sheets.
  9. Cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp towel so they don't dry out while you work.
  10. Spread spinach mixture over phyllo dough in pan.
  11. Place remaining 12 half-sheets of phyllo dough over spinach mixture spreading each with melted butter and folding in edges to fit pan.
  12. Leftover phyllo can be refrozen.
  13. Cover pan and bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
  14. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes more, until golden brown.
  15. Let stand for 10 minutes, cut into squares and serve.
  16. OPTION #1: Add1/2 Cup sliced or chopped mushrooms to spinach mixture.
  17. TIP: Dish can be made up to a day ahead and stored in refrigerator until it is time to bake it. If storing for more than one day, freeze; thaw and bake when you are ready to eat it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 431.66 Kcal (1807 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.53g 41%
Cholesterol 110.04mg 37%
Sodium 954.7mg 40%
Potassium 665.96mg 14%
Total Carbs 33.28g 11%
Sugars 6.64g 27%
Dietary Fiber 5.91g 24%
Protein 19.74g 39%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 58%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 376.9mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.99 Kcal (574 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.42g 41%
Cholesterol 34.92mg 37%
Sodium 302.97mg 40%
Potassium 211.34mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.56g 11%
Sugars 2.11g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 24%
Protein 6.26g 39%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 58%
Iron 1.3mg 22%
Calcium 119.6mg 38%

* 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

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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