Kumara Topped Spinach Pie

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 17
A vegetarian delight, Kumara Topped Spinach Pie
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch spinach
4 sheets phyllo pastry
2 tablespoons butter ( melted )
3 eggs
4 tablespoons milk
salt
pepper
75 g garlic and cheese gouda cheese
1 large kumara ( sweet potato )
30 g butter
30 g parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
362
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Kumara Topped Spinach Pie is a delicious vegetarian dish that is great for a weeknight dinner, as well as for special occasions. The dish is made up of a layer of crispy phyllo pastry, spinach, garlic and cheese gouda cheese, and a layer of sliced kumara (sweet potato) on top. The dish is then baked until the kumara is golden brown. The combination of spinach and kumara is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. The dish is high in fiber, iron, and vitamins, which makes it a perfect addition to a balanced diet.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish with oil.
2.In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
3.Add spinach to the pan and stir until wilted.
4.Layer sheets of phyllo pastry in baking dish, brushing melted butter between each layer.
5.Beat together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
6.Sprinkle garlic and cheese gouda cheese over the phyllo pastry in the dish.
7.Pour the egg mixture into the dish.
8.Peel and thinly slice kumara (sweet potato) into rounds. Place on top of the egg mixture.
9.Melt butter and mix in parmesan cheese. Drizzle over the top of the kumara slices.
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the egg is cooked and kumara is golden brown.

PROS

This vegetarian dish is packed with iron and vitamins, especially A and K.

The combination of kumara and spinach is a good source of fiber, which plays an important role in maintaining gut health and digestion.

Phyllo pastry is a healthier alternative to puff pastry, as it is low in fat.

CONS

This dish might not be suitable for those with a low-carb diet.

Phyllo pastry can be prone to over-browning, so it’s important to keep an eye on it during cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is loaded with antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and prevent cancer.
It is also an excellent source of Vitamin K, which is important for bone health and blood clotting.
Sweet potatoes, or kumara, are not only high in fiber but are also rich in beta-carotene, a nutrient that can be converted to Vitamin A.

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