Spinach and Cheese Pie

Vegetarian - Tips

This is a versatile pie; add garlic, fennel, chard, and/or herbed feta for tasty variations.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 deep dish pie

Spinach and Cheese Pie

Ingredients

2 pounds spinach

washed and chopped

1 onion

chopped

½ pound fresh mushrooms

sliced

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons dried basil

2 eggs

1 cup feta cheese

¾ cup butter

melted

1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Steam the spinach until just wilted.

Step 2

In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms. Stir together with the spinach.

Step 3

In a medium bowl beat the eggs well. Stir in the ricotta feta and basil.

Step 4

Butter a deep dish pie pan. Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan and brush melted butter over the sheet. Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan. Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo. Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese. Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo. Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter. Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour or until pie is golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Cheese Pie

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 586

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.1g 42%

Carbohydrates: 40.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 38.8g 60%

Saturated Fat: 20.4g 102%

Cholesterol: 138mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 11693.2IU 234%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.8mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 34.2mg 57%

Folate: 303.7mcg 76%

Calcium: 468.4mg 47%

Iron: 6.2mg 35%

Magnesium: 123.2mg 44%

Potassium: 936.3mg 26%

Sodium: 925.4mg 37%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 49%

Calories From Fat: 349.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.