Spinach and Feta Puff Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
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Prep

10 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g frozen spinach , thawed and drained
125 g feta cheese , crumbled
125 g ricotta cheese
1 egg
15 g butter
1 onion , finely chopped or grated
1 tablespoon of fresh mint , chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
4 sheets puff pastry
1 dash milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
497
Sugar
3g
Fat
33g
Comfort food never goes out of style and Spinach and Feta Puff Pie recipe is no exception. This recipe is made up of the goodness of spinach, feta cheese, and ricotta cheese. With a hint of mint and parsley, this recipe gives out a fresh aroma and flavor. The flaky and golden puff pastry on the crust is the perfect complement to the spinach and cheese filling that's packed with protein, fiber, and a tangy flavor. This dish is easy to prepare and can be served as a light and healthy dinner option.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 170C.
2.In a bowl mix together spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, one tablespoon of chopped parsley and, mint. Set aside this mixture.
3.Take a frying pan, add butter and onions to it. Cook it till the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes.
4.Mix the onion with the spinach mixture.
5.Grease a 20 cm diameter baking dish. Line the dish with puff pastry.
6.Pour in the spinach filling. Spread it evenly. Cover with another layer of puff pastry. Press the edges with a fork.
7.Take a sharp knife and make small cuts at the top of the pastry located in the center of the pie.
8.Brush with milk.
9.Put it in the oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden brown.
10.Let it rest for 5-10 minutes and serve warm.

PROS

Spinach and Feta Puff Pie is a perfect dish as a quick meal option because of the readymade puff pastry.

Eggs and cheese in the recipe are good sources of protein and calcium.
Spinach is rich in vitamins, iron and anti-oxidants.

CONS

Puff pastry contains a high amount of saturated fat.

The addition of feta cheese makes the dish a bit high on salt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of feta cheese, ricotta cheese and spinach makes this dish an excellent source of nutrients like protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C and K.
Antioxidants in spinach are beneficial for eye health, brain function and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Calcium and protein in cheese helps in maintaining bone health

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