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Ramadan Recipes: Spanakopita

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  • Publish date: Tuesday، 05 March 2024 Last update: Monday، 18 March 2024
Ramadan Recipes: Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a delicious dish that's perfect for Ramadan. It's a savory Greek pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs, all wrapped in flaky phyllo dough. During Ramadan, when families come together to break their fast, Spanakopita offers a flavorful and satisfying option to include in the iftar spread. Its crispy layers and flavorful filling make it a delightful treat to enjoy during the holy month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, Spanakopita adds a touch of Mediterranean flavor to the Ramadan table, bringing joy and warmth to gatherings with loved ones.

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  • Ingredients

    • 45 Minutes
    • 2 Serving
    • 200 Calories

Spanakopita

6 sheets of filo pastry
80 g feta cheese
500 g spinach
80 g onion (finely chopped)
6 cloves (finely chopped)
30 ml oil
Salt and pepper to taste

  • Method & Directions

    • 12 Minutes
  1. Preparing the Oven
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Blanching and Chopping Spinach
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Blanch the spinach by heating up a pot with boiling water. Squeeze all the water out of the spinach and then finely chop it.
  3. Cooking the Spinach Mixture
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Heat up a pan with some oil and start to cook the onions. When translucent, add the garlic. Once fragrant, add in the spinach and cook till all the water evaporates. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
  4. Mixing the Cheese Filling
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In a mixing bowl, combine the feta, ricotta, and spinach mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Preparing the Filo Pastry Sheets
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Lay out one sheet of filo pastry on a flat surface. Brush with butter and lay out another one on top. Divide and cut them into even strips (8 cm wide).
  6. Assembling the Spanakopita Triangles
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Spoon out a tablespoon of the cheese filling into a corner and fold it into triangles. Brush with butter.
  7. Baking the Spanakopita
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes till light golden.
  8. Serving and Enjoying
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Enjoy with some tzatziki.

  • Nutrition Facts

Calories 200

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