Crustless Spinach Pie With Feta Cheese
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 pieces
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Calories
253 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Greek
Crustless Spinach Pie With Feta Cheese
Description
Crustless Spinach Pie With Feta Cheese uses a whipped batter of Greek yogurt, eggs, olive oil, and crumbled feta combined with a filling of fresh spinach, herbs like dill and parsley, spring onions, and olive oil. The batter is spread in a greased pan first, then topped with the herbaceous spinach mixture and additional feta before baking.
The absence of a crust means the pie is lighter and focuses on the creamy, tangy, and savory flavors of the yogurt and feta, combined with the fresh green notes of spinach and herbs. The batter’s smooth consistency contrasts with the texture of the chopped spinach and spring onions, making a moist and tender pie. Baking at 190°C allows the batter to set and the top to brown gently.
This pie is well suited as a vegetarian appetizer, side dish, or light main, and pairs with fresh salads or grilled meats. Its mix of creamy and fresh textures makes it versatile for various meals and occasions.
Ingredients
For The Batter:
- 200 grams / 7 oz Greek yogurt
- 2 egg
- 125 ml water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 150 grams / 5.3 oz all-purpose flour
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz feta cheese coarsely crumbled
- 2 tablespoons gruyere cheese grated, or Kefalotyri cheese
For The Filling:
- 250 grams / 8.8 oz spinach fresh
- 2 small spring onions
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 50 grams / 1.7 oz feta cheese coarsely crumbled
Instructions
For The Batter:
- In a mixing bowl stir the Greek yogurt with a whisk until it's smooth and creamy. Whisk in the eggs, then the water and the olive oil. Add the salt and stir in the flour in bits at a time until a smooth runny batter forms. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese as well.
For The Filling:
- Remove the stems of the spinach and give the spinach a good rinse. Let it drain completely in a strainer. Then finely chop and add to a mixing bowl. Mince the spring onions, their green parts as well and add to the bowl along with the parsley and dill. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt (not too much because feta is salty enough) and pepper. Mix everything well.
Put Together:
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 374°F.
- Grease a round 28 cm / 11-inch pan with olive oil. Add half of the batter and spread it evenly to cover the bottom of the pan. Then add the filling evenly on top. Toss the crumbled feta on top of the spinach (the one that's for the filling). Then add 3 tablespoons of water into the remaining batter and give it a stir in order to make it a bit runnier, and spread spoonfuls of it on top of the spinach and feta filling. It doesn't matter if it doesn't cover the spinach completely. Sprinkle the grated Gruyere or Kefalotyri cheese all over on top along with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until it gets deep golden on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3173IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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