Filled with protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates this Spinach Spanakopita is busrting with flavour at every bite. The crispy phyllo dough adds a lovely crunchy texture too!
Servings: 2-3 |
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes |
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes |
Ingredients454g Spinach 1 tsp Salt 100g Onion 1 cup shredded sweet potato 1/3 Cup Olive Oil plus extra for brushing 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs 1 tsp Black Pepper Fistful of Mint 240g Feta Cheese 2 Eggs 1 Tbsp Dill Phyllo dough |
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Instructions:1. Place the spinach in a bowl and add in the salt and start squeezing the spinach in your hands to remove all the water. Add spinach to a new bowl Place aside and add the onion to a processor and blitz until small dice. 2. Add the onion to the bowl along with the Olive Oil, breadcrumbs, black pepper, mint, feta Cheese, eggs, potato, and dill. Mix well 3. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on the work surface and drizzle with olive oil repeat this 3 time but, on the 3rd, brush the olive oil over the dough. Cut into 4 equal parts and add 2 Tbsp of filling to each strip. Fold the corner of the dough over the spinach filling and to form a triangle. Continue folding, maintaining the triangle shape, using the whole strip. Repeat to use the rest of the mixture. 4. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes until golden brown. |