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feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter option while cottage cheese is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients, while collard greens are often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat, while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

Wash the kale with baking soda and soak it for five minutes.

Boil the kale in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain it well.

Mix the feta cheese, cottage cheese, and egg in a bowl.

Once the kale has cooled, mix it with the cheese mixture.

Melt unsalted butter and oil to prepare the dough.

Activate the yeast with sugar, flour, and warm water.

Knead until you have a soft dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into two portions and roll each out to fit the bottom of your pan.

Brush the rolled dough with the oil mixture.

Spread the filling on top of the dough and cover with ready filo pastry.

Brush the top with the oil mixture again.

Mix one egg with 3 tablespoons of homemade plain yogurt and brush it on top.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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