EASY SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH AND FETA PIE)

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This is much easier than having to layer phyllo dough and the puff pastry is far more yummy in my opinion. My kids devour this and it's a great way to get those veggies in.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sheets puff pastry
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove all liquid)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 lb feta cheese (crumbled)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
nonstick cooking spray
egg wash (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Gently roll out each sheet of puff pastry to the size of your pan (approximately 9 x 13). Spray pan with spray and place the first sheet of pastry.
  • Making sure that all the liquid has been squeezed and drained from the spinach, mix spinach with the feta, cottage cheese, eggs, pepper and dill. Spread mixture in pan.
  • Top mixture with second sheet of pastry and brush with egg wash (optional).
  • Bake till golden brown, approximately 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.7, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 667.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 16.6

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