Best Spanakopita Dip Recipes

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SPANAKOPITA BURGERS AND FRIES WITH YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to directions on the package and bake fries until crisp.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. To one side, add a little extra-virgin olive oil and a tablespoon of butter. When butter melts, add the chopped garlic and chopped red onion and cook 5 minutes. Transfer the onions and garlic to a bowl to cool. Return pan to heat.
• Wring the defrosted spinach dry buy twisting it in a clean kitchen towel over your sink. Separate the spinach as you add it to the bowl with cool onions, garlic and season with 1 teaspoon of oregano. Add in feta crumbles then chicken or turkey, grill seasoning and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix and form into 4 patties, 1-inch thick. Raise heat on pan to medium-high. Add patties and cook 6 inches on each side.
• Season the sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Toast rolls, if you prefer.
• Place remaining chopped cucumber, the crushed clove of garlic, yogurt, 1 teaspoon oregano and juice of 1/2 lemon in a food processor. Add a little salt and process the sauce until smooth. Transfer to a small dish and serve with the fries as a dipping sauce. Rinse out the processor bowl and return to base.
• Place red peppers, parsley and olives in food processor, season with salt and pepper and process until a paste forms. Place cooked burgers on roll bottoms. Top the burgers with sliced cucumber, tomato, reserved red onions, shredded arugula and hot peppers, if using. Slather roll tops with red pepper and olive paste and serve with chips of choice.

SPANAKOPITA DIP

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter 1 minute. Add spinach; sprinkle with salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Drain spinach; squeeze dry.
• In food processor, place spinach mixture, sour cream, cream cheese, feta cheese, dill and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until smooth, scraping bowl once. Into serving bowl, spoon spinach mixture. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors. Top with pine nuts, green onions and additional lemon peel. Serve with pita chips.

SPANAKOPITA DIP --

Steps:

• Thaw and thoroughly drain the spinach.
• Blend all the ingredients.
• Store, tightly covered, refrigeratred, at least 1 hour before serving.
• Serve with homemade pita chips.

SPANAKOPITA SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350F/175°C.
• Make sure the vegetables and herbs are dry before chopping them. This is to avoid the dip being too watery.
• In a lightly oiled pan, sautee the garlic for about 30 seconds.
• Add in the spinach, dill, scallions and mint, and sautee for approx 3-5 minutes or until the veggies have wilted.
• Remove from pan and drain any excess liquid.
• In a large bowl, mix together the wilted vegetables, crumbled feta, and artichokes. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• Transfer the spinach and artichoke mixture into a baking dish, and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
• Right before serving, stir in the yogurt and lemon juice. Mix well and serve.