Spanakopita spinach dip with pita chips
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Spanakopita spinach dip with pita chips
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In the same pan you cooked the spinach, heat the olive oil then sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes until fragrant.
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Ingredients
- 400 g (14oz spinach fresh baby
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic crushed, fresh cloves
- 250 g (½lb) cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp dill finely chopped (alternatively use 2 tsp dried, fresh
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 pita bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the fresh spinach and drain then dry well.
- Cook the spinach in a large pan until completely wilted then remove from the heat and transfer to a colander.
- Allow to drain, pressing out the liquid with the back of a wooden spoon. Once cooled slightly, transfer to a chopping board give the spinach a good chop.
- Transfer the wilted and chopped spinach to a mixing bowl.
- In the same pan you cooked the spinach, heat the olive oil then sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Once cooked, add to the spinach. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, crumbled feta cheese and finely chopped dill. Season with lemon, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Transfer the dip to an oven-proof dish and sprinkle over finely grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 220ºC/430ºF for 10 minutes.
- Slice pita breads into triangles. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake with the dip for 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve the dip warm with the crisp pita chips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
602mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6556IU
(131%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6556IU | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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