Spinach Pita Recipe

Name: Spinach Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 lb. box fillo dough; (thirty 12 x 17-inch sheets); 1/2 lb. sweet butter; 1 lb. cottage cheese; 1/4 lb. Feta cheese; dash of nutmeg; 1 box frozen, chopped spinach; 10 to 12 scallions, chopped; 3 eggs; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. box fillo dough
(thirty 12 x 17-inch sheets)
1/2 lb. sweet butter
1 lb. cottage cheese
1/4 lb. Feta cheese
dash of nutmeg
1 box frozen, chopped spinach
10 to 12 scallions, chopped
3 eggs
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Thaw spinach and drain to remove most of the liquid.
2
Add scallions.
3
Mix in cottage cheese and finely crumbled Feta cheese. Add beaten eggs and nutmeg.
4
Mix thoroughly.
5
Melt butter.
6
Place wax paper on counter and set fillo dough out with damp cloth over. Brush bottom of baking pan with butter.
7
Layer 15 sheets of fillo dough, brushing each with butter.
8
Carefully spread with spinach mixture.
9
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and layer the other 15 sheets, spreading each with melted butter.
10
Slice before baking. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.

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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: 1 lb. box fillo dough, (thirty 12 x 17-inch sheets), 1/2 lb. sweet butter, 1 lb. cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spinach Pita

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