5 NEW Ways to Eat Spinach From Around the World

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and can be used similarly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, olive oil, and water until a smooth ball forms.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.

In a bowl, combine cooked spinach mixture, crumbled feta, black pepper, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and beaten egg.

Divide the rested dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a generous spoonful of the spinach-feta mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Brush the tops of the filled flatbreads with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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