Celebrate Balkan culture with this tasty spinach pie recipe - New Day NW

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can be more cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Beat 12 eggs in a bowl until well mixed.

Add cottage cheese to the beaten eggs and mix well.

Prepare spinach by chopping it and adding it to the egg and cheese mixture.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the spinach until wilted.

Layer phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with olive oil.

Pour the spinach and egg mixture over the phyllo layers.

Cover with more layers of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with olive oil.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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