Spanakopita Strudel Recipe

Name: Spanakopita Strudel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1 small onion, diced (about 3/4 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.); 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 oz. low-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese; 12 phyllo sheets, thawed

Servings: persons

1
Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat.
2
Add leeks, onion and garlic, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft.
3
Stir in nutmeg, and cook 1 minute more.
4
Add spinach, and cook 5 minutes.
5
Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and stir in lemon juice.
6
Transfer to colander, and let cool.
7
Preheat oven to 375F.
8
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
9
Press all liquid out of spinach mixture.
10
Transfer to bowl, and stir in eggs, feta and Romano.
11
Spray 1 phyllo sheet with cooking spray.
12
Stack second sheet of phyllo on top.
13
Repeat spraying and stacking until you have 6 layers.
14
Shape half of spinach filling into log on phyllo stack, leaving 1 1/2-inch border around edges.
15
Fold short edges over filling, then roll lengthwise into tight log.
16
Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet, and spray with cooking spray.
17
Cut slashes 1 inch apart on top of strudel with sharp knife.
18
Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
19
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
20
Cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

241

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced (about 1 cup), 1 small onion, diced (about 3/4 cup), 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.), 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita Strudel falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanakopita Strudel

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Variations & substitutions

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