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Mini Spanakopita Greek Spinach Pies

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Ingredients

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1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons dried dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Nutritional information

44.3
Calories
19 g
Calories From Fat
2.2 g
Total Fat
0.7 g
Saturated Fat
2.8 mg
Cholesterol
150.3 mg
Sodium
4 g
Carbs
0.7 g
Dietary Fiber
0.5 g
Sugars
2.4 g
Protein
41g
Serving Size

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Mini Spanakopita Greek Spinach Pies

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    This was quite a bit of work, but worth it! I didn't have cottage cheese, but had ricotta so used that instead. I went lighter on the dill than called for because it just really seemed like a lot, but I could have used more. Filling was pretty tasty and the phyllo nice and crispy.

    • 70 min
    • Serves 20
    • Easy

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    Mini Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pies), This is from Cooking Light I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks really good and hopefully is a good substitute for the higher calorie version , This was quite a bit of work, but worth it! I didn’t have cottage cheese, but had ricotta so used that instead I went lighter on the dill than called for because it just really seemed like a lot, but I could have used more Filling was pretty tasty and the phyllo nice and crispy


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees F.

    2
    Done

    to Prepare Filling, Place Spinach in a Large Skillet or Dutch Oven. Place Over Medium Heat; Cook Until Spinach Wilts. Place the Spinach Mixture in a Colander, Pressing Until Barely Moist. Combine the Spinach and Cheeses in a Bowl; Set Aside.

    3
    Done

    Heat 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil in a Nonstick Skillet Over Medium-High Heat. Add the Green Onions; Saut For 2 Minutes or Until Soft. Stir the Green Onions and the Next 5 Ingredients (green Onions Through 2 Egg Whites) Into Spinach Mixture.

    4
    Done

    Combine 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/4 Teaspoon Salt, and 1 Egg White in a Small Bowl, Stirring With a Whisk. Working With 1 Phyllo Sheet at a Time, Cut Each Sheet Lengthwise Into 4 (3 1/2-Inch-Wide) Strips; Lightly Brush Phyllo Sheet With Egg Mixture (cover the Remaining Phyllo Dough to Keep It from Drying). Spoon About 1 Tablespoon Spinach Mixture Onto One End of Each Strip. Fold One Corner of the Opposite End Over Mixture, Forming a Triangle; Keep Folding Back and Forth Into a Triangle to the End of Strip.

    5
    Done

    Place Triangles, Seam Sides Down, on a Baking Sheet. Bake at 350 Degrees F For 20 Minutes or Until Golden.

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