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Flaky, creamy, filled with spinachy goodness - spanakopita is awesomely delicious for lunch or dinner (or even a snack). In addition to being delicious, it's very easy to make (and you can even make it vegan)!
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How To
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- Approximately 8 ounces fillo dough (look for it in your grocery store's freezer)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (substitute vegan butter-type spread to make vegan)
- 8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, with excess water squeezed out
- 4 ounces ricotta cheese (substitute silken tofu to make vegan)
- 5 ounces feta cheese (to make vegan substitute with extra firm tofu, cubed or crumbled with excess water squeezed out)
- One clove garlic ground to a paste
- Pepper to taste
- A sheet pan
- Pastry brush
How To
- Preheat oven to 290 degrees Fahrenheit
- Combine spinach, feta, and ricotta and mix well
- Mix in garlic and pepper
- Cut sheets of fillo into three long strips
- Lay out one strip and brush with butter
- Apply a second strip, and brush with butter
- Repeat until you have a stack of 4 strips of fillo, and brush the top with butter
- Place approximately two tablespoons of spinach and cheese mixture at one end of the strip
- Fold the strip over on an angle until it meets the long side
- Fold again, and continue folding to create a triangle of fillo with spinach in the center
- Place seam side down on baking sheet
- Repeat with remaining fillo dough and spinach
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until the tops are browned and flaky
- Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
I first had it when I was to South Africa. It was Delicious! Such a pity I can't find filo dough in brazilian's grocery stores.
Try adding a little bit of chopped spring onion and a dash of nutmeg mmmm
I used to always have a pile made up and frozen (freeze before cooking)