Spinach and Feta Pie Sonata
Embark on a culinary journey with the Spinach and Feta Pie Sonata, a harmonious blend of earthy spinach and tangy feta cheese encased in tender filo pastry. This dish is a testament to the rich tapestry of Greek cuisine, where simple ingredients dance together to create a symphony of flavors. Celebrated for its wholesome and flavorful components, this pie is not just a meal but a celebration of life, drawing from centuries of Mediterranean, Balkan, and Middle Eastern influences.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
45 minutes
Servings
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Ingredients
- Fresh Spinach: 450g (1 lb)
- Feta Cheese: 200g (7 oz), crumbled
- Scallions: 100g (3.5 oz), finely chopped
- Fresh Dill: 15g (0.5 oz), finely chopped
- Fresh Parsley: 15g (0.5 oz), finely chopped
- Eggs: 3 large
- Milk: 60ml (1/4 cup)
- Olive Oil: 30ml (2 tablespoons)
- Filo Pastry: 200g (7 oz), thawed if frozen
- Onions: 100g (3.5 oz), finely diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, chopped scallions, dill, parsley, diced onions, and minced garlic.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the spinach mixture along with the milk. Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lightly oil a pie dish and layer the bottom with half of the filo pastry, brushing each sheet lightly with olive oil before adding the next.
- Pour the spinach and feta mixture into the pie dish. Cover with the remaining filo pastry sheets, oiling each sheet as before.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
The Spinach and Feta Pie Sonata is a culinary masterpiece that blends nutrition with flavor. This dish is a celebration of Greek cuisine, perfect for any meal where you wish to impress with both taste and health benefits. With its balanced profile of carbohydrates, protein, and essential vitamins, it’s a dish that sings with the joy of cooking and the pleasure of eating, making it a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Vitamin A: 20% of RDA
- Vitamin C: 15% of RDA
- Calcium: 15% of RDA
- Iron: 10% of RDA