Greek Spinach Pita Recipe

Name: Greek Spinach Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh spinach, chopped coarsely; 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 lb. small curd cottage cheese; 1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 1 c.); 1 Tbsp. uncooked rice; 1/4 c. cooking oil; 1/2 c. fresh chopped parsley; 1 1/2 sticks butter or oleo, melted; 1/8 tsp. dried or fresh dill; 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese; 4 eggs, beaten; 1/2 lb. fillo (pastry leaves), cut in half to fit pan

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh spinach, chopped coarsely
1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 lb. small curd cottage cheese
1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 1 c.)
1 Tbsp. uncooked rice
1/4 c. cooking oil
1/2 c. fresh chopped parsley
1 1/2 sticks butter or oleo, melted
1/8 tsp. dried or fresh dill
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 lb. fillo (pastry leaves), cut in half to fit pan

1
Wash and drain spinach; remove excess moisture with towel. Combine spinach with cheeses, eggs, onions, parsley, dill weed, oil and rice.
2
Arrange 8 to 10 fillo sheets in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Brush each one with melted oleo.
3
Pour in spinach mixture. Spread evenly throughout pan.
4
Cover with 8 to 10 fillo sheets and brush with melted butter (tops, too).
5
Mark desired pieces by cutting through top layers of fillo with sharp knife.
6
Bake in 350u00b0 oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until golden brown. (Pyrex pans may bake faster.)

1160

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh spinach, chopped coarsely, 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled, 1/2 lb. small curd cottage cheese, 1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 1 c.), and more.

Yes, Greek Spinach Pita falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Spinach Pita

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