Cheese and Spinach Pie using premade Yufka | Pita od Sira i špinata🇧🇦

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers a lower fat option while maintaining flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: swiss chard

Kale is nutrient-dense and can be a more robust substitute.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread can be more economical.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine feta cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg.

Mix in the cooled spinach and onion mixture until well combined.

Lay out pita bread and spoon the filling onto one half.

Fold the pita over to enclose the filling and press edges to seal.

Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place the filled pitas on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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