Italian Spinach Pies

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Satisfy Your Taste Buds with Italian Spinach Pies

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 recipe italian bread dough , 2 lbs . ( or pizza dough but bread works better in this recipe )
	2 lbs frozen spinach , chopped , defrosted and squeezed dry
	1 tablespoon garlic , chopped
	2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes ( or more ) ( optional )
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons butter , unsalted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

440

Sugar

Fat

26g

When it comes to Italian cuisine, it's impossible to go wrong with spinach! Italian Spinach Pie is a delicious and nutritious appetizer, packed with healthy ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and fresh spinach. The pie's crispy and golden crust is filled with a flavorful and hearty mixture of spinach, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. This dish will leave your taste buds satisfied and nourished.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a medium-sized pan, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
3.	Add garlic and sauté for about a minute.
4.	Add defrosted, chopped spinach, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes.
5.	On a floured surface, roll out the dough portions to a thickness of about 1/8th inch.
6.	Cut out circles of about 7 inches in diameter, and place the circles on greased muffin trays.
7.	Fill each circle with about 1-2 tablespoons of spinach mixture, and stretch the edges of the dough to meet at the top, forming a small parcel.
8.	Using a knife, make a small slit on top of each parcel for ventilation.
9.	Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Italian Spinach Pie is an incredibly flavorful and nutritious appetizer, perfect for a healthy snack or quick lunch.
Spinach is low in calories and fat but rich in vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Due to its nutritious ingredients, there are no significant cons to this dish.

The only downside is that it may take some time to prepare and cook the spinach filling, but the result is well worth it!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian Spinach Pie is packed with health benefits! Spinach is naturally low in calories, high in fiber, rich in iron, and loaded with vitamin K and other nutrients that support bone health. Garlic may help lower blood pressure, and olive oil is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Moreover, this dish is prepared with a homemade dough recipe that does not contain any additional preservatives or artificial additives.