Easy Puff Pastry Spanakopita
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Easy Puff Pastry Spanakopita
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Puff pastry spanakopita, a delicious recipe for Greek spinach and feta pie made easy by using puff pastry instead of phyllo.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen spinach 500 g
- 1 sheet puff pastry Note 2
- 1 egg large, divided
- 3 spring onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 9 oz feta 250 g, Note 3
- ¼ teaspoon dried mint or 1 tablespoon fresh and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dill fresh or frozen
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds Note 4
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze it thoroughly (Note 5).
- Puff pastry: If using frozen puff pastry, thaw and roll it according to the package instructions. If using refrigerated and already rolled pastry, remove it from the fridge about 10 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/ 190°C. Brush the baking dish with olive oil.
- Beat the egg in a cup. Remove about ¼ of the egg and keep it separated for later; you will need it to brush the pastry before baking.
- Filling: Place squeezed spinach in a medium bowl. Add the egg (except for what you saved for brushing) finely chopped onions, grated garlic, crumbled feta, dried mint, chopped dill, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper. Combine well and adjust the taste if necessary.
- Drape the dough sheet over the baking dish.
- Spread the feta and spinach filling inside the pastry, then fold in the corners and sides of the dough toward the center. The filling will not be fully covered in the middle. Trim a bit of the dough corners and sides to make the pie look nice.
- Egg wash: Mix the beaten egg you’ve saved with the milk and brush the pastry with the mixture. Sprinkle it with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is puffed up and deeply golden.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Baking dish: a medium-sized baking dish, oval is nice but not mandatory. You can use a round, rectangular, or square dish as well. The oval dish I used is 11 inches/ 28 cm long, 8 inches/ 20 cm wide (at the widest point), and 2 inches/ 5 cm deep.
- Pastry: I use store-bought refrigerated puff pastry. One sheet weighs 275 g/ 9.7 oz and is about 25 cm/ 9.8 inches long. If using frozen pastry, thaw and roll it according to the package instructions.
- Feta: You can use Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian feta cheese, sheep, goat, or cow’s feta. Make sure you use good quality brined feta and not pre-crumbled.
- Seeds: Sub with white sesame seeds or Nigella seeds. Or leave them out.
- Spinach: Let the spinach thaw and drain in a sieve, then take handfuls of it and squeeze it over the sink until it no longer produces any liquid.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
13742IU
(275%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
493mg
(49%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 13742IU | 275% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 49% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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