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ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese provides a similar texture.

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and collard greens are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while grana padano is a less expensive cheese with similar flavor.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lighter and lower in calories, while homemade dough can save costs.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wash and chop the spinach and Swiss chard, then sauté in olive oil until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Remove the greens from heat and let cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed greens with ricotta cheese, eggs, grated parmesan, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt.

Roll out the puff pastry and line a greased pie dish, leaving some overhang.

Pour the filling into the pastry-lined dish and spread evenly.

Cover the filling with another layer of puff pastry, sealing the edges by folding over the excess from the bottom layer.

Cut a few slits in the top pastry to allow steam to escape.

Brush the top with olive oil or beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs before serving.

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