How to make Spanakopita Greek Spinach Pie | On The Hook

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is more affordable.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based binder, while tofu is economical.

Dice the yellow sweet onion into small pieces.

Heat a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan.

Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Add minced garlic to the pan with the onions and sauté until fragrant.

Add 10 ounces of washed and dried baby spinach to the pan and stir until wilted.

Pour in a splash of white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot) to help wilt the spinach and add flavor.

Season the spinach mixture with salt, black pepper, chopped dill, chopped parsley, and crushed red pepper.

Add a touch of nutmeg to the mixture and stir well.

Remove the pan from heat and add lemon juice to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of feta cheese to the mixture and stir until combined, allowing the feta to melt slightly.

Transfer the spinach mixture to a cold sheet pan lined with parchment paper to cool it down quickly.

Cover the spinach mixture with another cold sheet pan to help cool it faster, then place it in the freezer for a couple of minutes.

Check the spinach mixture to ensure it is cool to the touch before proceeding.

Prepare the phyllo dough by thawing it in the fridge and laying out the sheets.

Brush melted butter lightly on the phyllo sheets, layering one or two sheets at a time.

Place a portion of the cooled spinach mixture along one edge of the phyllo dough.

Fold the sides of the phyllo over the filling and roll tightly to form a log.

Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo and filling.

Brush the tops of the rolled spanakopita with melted butter before baking.

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