Macedonian Spinach Casserole as seen on the Macedonian Heritage Hour on OMNI Television

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while still providing creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: tortilla wraps

Whole wheat adds fiber, while tortillas are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: Swiss chard

Kale is nutrient-dense, while Swiss chard is often less expensive.

Heat several tablespoons of butter in a pot.

Add one large chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

Cover slightly to let the onion cook through.

Add 1/2 cup of rice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper to the onion.

Mix everything well and sauté together.

Add the spinach, which has been washed three times in cold water, to the pot.

Cover the pot and let the spinach wilt for 2-3 minutes without stirring.

After 5 minutes, the spinach reduces significantly; mix it gently.

Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish.

Add a little warm water to the mixture in the pot.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, crack 6 eggs on top of the spinach mixture.

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the eggs are set.

Cooking Techniques

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