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Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Matzo Mina
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Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Matzo Mina

Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Matzo Mina is a layered baked dish using softened matzo sheets combined with a filling of sautéed artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, cottage cheese, and crumbled feta. Herbs and spices like dill, scallions, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes add brightness and mild heat. The mixture is bound with eggs and baked until set, creating a savory, tangy casserole with textured layers.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 6 matzo more or less, sheets
  • 2 cups artichoke hearts plain, unmarinated, frozen or canned
  • 2 cups cottage cheese lowfat
  • 8 ounces feta cheese goat or sheep milk feta is best) - more or less, see note below, crumbled
  • 5 ounces spinach roughly chopped, fresh
  • 3 large egg divded
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • salt to taste (as needed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x9 square baking dish. If the artichoke hearts are whole, halve them. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Sauté the artichokes hearts until browned, then remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach, scallions, dill, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper. Crumble feta cheese in slowly, a handful at a time, tasting as you go-- the filling should be creamy and tasty with a hint of salt and tang. Fetas vary in saltiness level, I sometimes use the whole amount listed in the ingredients-- other times, I only add half. You don't want to add too much and risk an over-salty dish. If you add all the feta and it's not salty enough, add more salt to taste. Once filling has a good flavor balance, beat two of the eggs and stir those in as well. Mix until well combined.
  3. Soften your matzo by placing each sheet in a dish of water until it just begins to soften, but does not become mushy.
  4. Place the softened matzo on a dish towel for 5 minutes, then check to make sure that it is slightly bendable. If not, you may need to soak it a little longer.
  5. Place a sheet of matzo into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Fill in any gaps around the edges with smaller pieces of matzo. You can break the smaller pieces of matzo, or use a knife to slice them more evenly.
  6. Top the matzo with half of the cheese filling and half of the sautéed artichoke hearts.
  7. Repeat with another layer of matzo, the remaining cheese filling and the remaining artichoke hearts. For the top layer, to make a prettier presentation I cut the matzo into smaller squares and overlap them slightly in a shingle pattern. You can always go the simpler route by using a single sheet of matzo and filling in the gaps with smaller pieces, but keep in mind that it does shrink up a bit while baking and you may be left with a few small gaps that aren't covered by matzo after baking.
  8. Brush the top of the matzo with remaining beaten egg. Be sure that it doesn't pool heavily in any areas.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top layer is golden brown.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish for even baking and layering.
  • Choose goat or sheep milk feta for the best flavor balance and crumble gradually while tasting to avoid over-salting.
  • Soften matzo sheets by briefly soaking in water just until pliable without getting mushy.
  • Sauté artichoke hearts to brown for added flavor before mixing with filling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Potassium 207mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2300IU (46%) Vitamin C 15.7mg (17%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2300IU 46%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.