Can anything be substituted that I might have on hand? You can use about 8 cups of fresh spinach and you can use the technique I use for the hortopita. Would you mind posting the macro or nutritional information. Be careful with the ratio of filling and phyllo. in Recipes. A rich and hearty Greek potato dip, which takes its name by the basic ingredient used to prepare it and is of course skordo=garlic. Pour the spinach mixture into the middle of the phyllo and neatly fold the edges up and over the top to seal in the filling. Serve: Remove the spanakopita triangles from the oven. You can serve Spanakopita up in so many ways. Discover how to make your own hummus dip with these three delicious, 10 minute recipes! Ricotta spanakopita: Replace half of the feta cheese with ricotta cheese; Spanakopita with puff pastry: You can use puff pastry instead of phyllo dough for a puffier, more buttery crust. Thanks Toya, One piece has approximately 8 grams protein, 13 grams carbohydrates and 16 grams fat, calories are noted in recipe. Set aside at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. Discover all the secrets behind this traditional delight here…, Our very best Greek zucchini pie recipe (kolokithopita) for the lovers of Greek cuisine! The moussaka and the spanakopita can be served either hot or cold and will keep well without refrigeration for a few hours. I made this pie today and all I can say is OMG … it’s delicious and so easy. Add the herbs, nutmeg and sugar and sauté for 2-3 minutes more. Great! Spanakopita, or spinach pie, is quintessentially Greek and a delicious combination of spinach, dill, scallions, and feta kissed with lemon and wrapped in crispy paper-thin filo dough layers. Alternatively, spanakopita can be served in the traditional Greek way, only slightly warm. 3. Heat a medium pan with one tablespoon olive oil. I halved the most of the ingredients (not the phyllo) to make a smaller square pan of this, as there’s just two of us (and I’m the only one who loves spinach). Do you freeze individual pieces? The filling is not supposed to be salty but rather mild and almost sweet. This recipe here is my mother’s of course. Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) is one of the most popular Greek dishes, that is known and loved around the world. The authentic Greek recipe for spanakopita, spinach and cheese pie. Cut the phyllo hanging over the pan or roll in. This is a tried and true recipe and works every time. Click on her […]. Not sure why the filling would not be flavorful. Learn how your comment data is processed. 4 … Do I need to add anything else to the meal? Discover all the secrets to bake them to perfection! I always keep a few pieces in the freezer too. feta cheese, crumbled. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, lemon juice, feta, and oregano. SmartPoints® value per serving. I made your recipe last weekend, it was really good. The classic Greek dish Spanakopita contains no meat. My husbands usually says he hates spinach but still found this very tasty and has eaten a few servings. Have enjoyed many of your Blogs and Recipes, and can’t wait to make this one. Excuse the probably stupid question, but do you then leave it out to defrost? Hi Kristina, You could a bit of parsley and oregano. And the best part, ready to bake in only 10 minutes. Made in only 15 minutes this is the perfect mid week snack or supper! This recipe makes enough filling for two 9-inch by 12-inch rectangular pans or approximately 100 folded phyllo triangles. The material that appears on Olive Tomato is for educational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. Crispy phyllo wrapped around a melty mix of feta with hard yellow cheese and baked till golden brown… Sounds yummy? Serve with veggies, pita bread, chips, or breadsticks. I know you want to, after all spinach and garlic are often cooked together, but again the idea is to have a somewhat sweet filling, garlic is an “intruder” in this particular recipe. Hi Jacqui, It should be fine, it is only 1 tsp of sugar. Spanakopita Triangles. funkyspunky871 Member Posts: 1,691 Member Member Posts: 1,691 Member. 7 min. Bored of your usual fries? That’s why I’ve put together a collection of my top three, super easy hummus recipes for you to prepare this delicious dip to perfection! Delicious! An expert on the Greek Mediterranean Diet, her interviews and articles have been published in many publications including CNN, U.S. News and World Report, Prevention, NPR, and Shape. For a buffet, serve the spanakopita cut in squares on a large platter or you can make. Spanakopita is a traditional Greek Spinach Pie that's easy to make and great for dinner. This Spanakopita recipe has a great balance of sweet and savory, the teaspoon of sugar is a great addition and really gives them a perfect balance. Given that the pie already has a crust, I would not recommend anything starchy like bread or pasta. My only problem is that in Australia we use metric measurements and I am having a lot of trouble doing the conversions, e.g., I’m not sure what 1 pound of frozen spinach is in grams as well as 10-12 ounces crumbled and grated feta in grams. First with plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. 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