lightened spinach & feta squares

Name: Lightened spinach & feta squares
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 30 ounce(s) or 3-10 oz pkgs frozen, chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry; 10 ounce(s) light, crumbled feta cheese; 4 large eggs, or 2 lg eggs & 2 egg whites; 1 medium shallot, minced; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh dill, or to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 8 ( 14x9) sheet(s) phyllo dough, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Jul 30, 2022

I have friends who make this differently. The Greek friends call it Spanikopita, the Lebanese & Syrians usually make them into spinach pockets. Though all the way these are made were pretty good, I liked my lightened up version. When cooled, I cut them into squares, place the squares in conatiners, tightly sealed. They make an easy lunch, brunch or snack. Also great w/ a simple salad.

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A closer look at all the deliciousness of a lightened spinch pie.

prep time 25 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

30 ounces or 3-10 oz pkgs frozen, chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
10 ounces light, crumbled feta cheese
4 large eggs, or 2 lg eggs & 2 egg whites
1 medium shallot, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
8 ( 14x9) sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make lightened spinach & feta squares

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Spray a 11 x 7" baking dish generously w/ baking spray, I used olive oil spray.

Step 2

Im medium sized bowl, mix spinach, feta cheese, eggs, shallot and dill, Until mixed well. Be a little gently w/ the mixing. Add the lemon juice & black pepper, mix gently once again.
Step 3

Coat each phyllo sheet lightly w/ cooking spray. Place 2 of the phyllo sheets on the bottom of baking dish, letting some of the dough hang over the sides. Gently spread spinach mix onto phyllo dough, making sure to spread evenly. Place the remaining phyllo dough, ( lightly sprayed w/ cooking spray,) gently over the filling. Fold the edges over the overlapping dough. Bake until a light golden brown, about 30 mins. Tent lightly w/ foil if browning too quick.
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