Easy Spinach Pie Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
177 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast
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Cuisine
American
Easy Spinach Pie Recipe
Description
Easy Spinach Pie Recipe features a filling of thawed and drained spinach mixed with low-fat cottage cheese, feta, minced onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and oregano, all bound with egg. The mixture is spooned into a prepared pie crust and baked at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, with the crust shielded by foil to prevent excessive browning. The gentle cooking of onion and garlic softens their flavors, complementing the creamy cheeses and savory herbs.
The final pie has a tender, moist texture from the cheese and spinach, balanced by the flaky pie crust. The sprinkling of oregano and touch of balsamic vinegar enhance the overall taste without overpowering the filling. This spinach pie can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it suitable for lunch, light dinner, or a potluck dish.
To customize, the recipe notes suggest substituting ricotta for cottage cheese or adding diced mushrooms or cooked bacon for variation. Using a gluten-free crust is a simple adaptation to meet dietary needs. Covering the crust edges during baking prevents overbrowning, ensuring an evenly baked pie.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust refrigerated or homemade
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 small onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 10 ounces spinach thawed and drained, chopped, frozen
- 2 large egg or ⅓ cup egg whites, whole
- 1 cup cottage cheese low fat
- ½ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Prepare pie crust or take your bought pie crust out of the refrigerator and follow the directions on the box for preparing. The one I have used is Immaculate brand and it says to let it get to room temperature for 25-30 minutes before unrolling into the pie dish.
- Heat oil in a small pan
- Cook the chopped onion and garlic for about 10 minutes until onions are translucent.
- In a small bowl, add the spinach (be sure to squeeze all the water out), balsamic, oregano, cottage cheese, feta cheese, egg whites, and pepper.
- Add the onions and garlic after soft and mix together evenly.
- Spoon into pie crust
- Cook for 20-25 minutes. Cover the crust foil or crust shield to keep from getting too brown.
Notes
- Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese if preferred.
- Feel free to add diced mushrooms or cooked bacon to the filling.
- You can use a gluten-free pie crust to suit dietary needs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4290IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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