Culinary Carrie: Spanikopita Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Frozen spinach10 Ounce, chop
 Feta cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), crumbled
 Mozzarella cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), shredded
 Parmesan cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), shredded
 Eggs1 Medium
 Onion1⁄2 Medium, chop
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), mince
 Sea salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1 Pinch
 Phyllo pastry dough16 Ounce
 Unsalted butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), melt

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 255

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44.4%

Saturated Fat 16.2 g81.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 98.7 mg32.9%

Sodium 876.9 mg36.5%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g15%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.6%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 15 g30.9%

Vitamin A 124.6% Vitamin C 7.3%

Calcium 29.6% Iron 20.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

no stick spray
small pan
oven
baking sheet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter or non stick spray.
3. Mince the onion and garlic keep it aside, thaw the frozen chopped spinach.

MAKING
4. Sauté onions and garlic in a small pan along with the oil, once done keep it aside until needed.
5. Mix the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, nutmeg and salt in a bowl.
6. On a clean work surface arrange first sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter. Cover the remaining phyllo dough with a damp towel.
7. Place a second sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter, then place a third sheet on top of that and brush it with butter as well.
8. Cut the buttered phyllo lengthwise into four strips.
9. Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture on the bottom of each strip. Take the bottom right corner of the phyllo layers and fold the dough over the filling to make a triangle.
10. Fold the bottom left corner up to make another triangle. Continue folding until all the dough is folded.
11. Arrange the stuffed triangles, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
12. Lightly brush the triangle with butter. Repeat with the remaining phyllo dough and spinach filling.
13. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

SERVING
14. Serve the Spanakopita hot along with any dip you like.
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