Jana Branova - Macedonian cuisine - Spanakj - Спанаќ

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: Swiss chard

Kale offers similar nutrients with a different flavor.

Heat several tablespoons of olive oil in a pot.

Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

Add 1/2 cup of rice and stir with the onion.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper.

Add 700 grams of fresh spinach (washed three times) to the pot and cover to let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.

Once the spinach has wilted, mix it with the rice and onion.

Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish.

Add a little warm water to the mixture in the baking dish.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.

Crack 6 eggs over the top of the dish after baking for 30 minutes.

Return the dish to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to cook the eggs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens