Spinach Pie - Spanakopita Recipe

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Spinach Pie - Spanakopita
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. Saute onion over medium heat in a large pan for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  4. Add frozen spinach, 2 TBS butter, Lemon Juice, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.
  5. Saute until the spinach is thawed.
  6. Add pepper to taste.
  7. Saute for 5 more minutes.
  8. Turn off heat and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
  9. Cut spinach mixture into small pieces using either 2 knives or a spatula.
  10. Drain off any excess surface liquid. (Do not thouroughly press the liquid out of the spinach mixture as you want some substance moisture, just drain off enough so that it's not liquidy).
  11. Melt remaining 4TBS butter in a bowl or glass measuring cup.
  12. Brush the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with melted butter.
  13. Layer the dish with half of the phyllo dough (10 sheets) brushing every other layer with the melted butter.
  14. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
  15. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
  16. Continue to layer with the rest of the phyllo dough (10 sheets) brushing every other layer with butter.
  17. Using a sharp knive cut the top layers of phyllo into squares. (Only cut through to the filling, DO NOT cut through the bottom layers of phyllo).
  18. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  19. Remove foil and continue to bake until the top is golden brown (1/2 hour).
  20. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
  21. Cut through the bottom layers of phyllo and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 396.41 Kcal (1660 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.13g 37%
Cholesterol 73.36mg 24%
Sodium 916.56mg 38%
Potassium 344.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 32.03g 11%
Sugars 3.61g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.41g 14%
Protein 14.4g 29%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 384.3mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.83 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.92g 37%
Cholesterol 36.24mg 24%
Sodium 452.78mg 38%
Potassium 170.09mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.82g 11%
Sugars 1.79g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 14%
Protein 7.12g 29%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 27%
Iron 1.7mg 19%
Calcium 189.8mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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