Vegan Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Vegan Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 lb fresh spinach, cleaned and trimmed; 6 green onions, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 lbs firm tofu; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 cup walnuts, ground; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb phyllo pastry

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 lb fresh spinach, cleaned and trimmed
6 green onions, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 lbs firm tofu
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 cup walnuts, ground
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb phyllo pastry

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Oil the cookie sheet or use parchment paper to line the pan.
2
Heat 2 T oil, add spinach, green onion, garlic, and dill, and saute, stirring frequently until spinach is limp and the liquid that sweats out has boiled away. Set aside and let cool.
3
Drain tofu, wrap in towel(s), and press out excess liquid. Place in bowl and use whisk (or your hands) to mash it.
4
Take the cooled spinach mixture and squeeze as much liquid out as you can.
5
Add spinach, lemon juice, oregano, nutmeg, walnuts, 1/4 c olive oil, yeast, salt, and pepper and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings.
6
Lay down a sheet of phyllo pastry and brush with oil. Place another sheet on top and brush it with oil.
7
Cut this phyllo into four strips. Place filling on the bottom right of the strip and fold the pastry across to form a triangle. Keep folding until you can't fold anymore and place on the cookie sheet.
8
Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

643

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 lb fresh spinach, cleaned and trimmed, 6 green onions, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Spanakopita 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.

Vegan Spanakopita

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