Description
This Spinach Pie is a savory and flavorful dish, perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. A flaky pie crust is filled with a rich mixture of spinach, feta, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with herbs and spices. It’s a comforting and satisfying pie that’s easy to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
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- 1 refrigerated pie crust, or homemade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 20 ounces spinach, stems removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dried dill
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch pie dish with the pie crust. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Sauté Onions and Spinach: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Add spinach and garlic, sauté until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
- Combine Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together parsley, dill, feta, ricotta, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and eggs.
- Add Spinach: Add the spinach mixture to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Fill Pie Crust: Remove the pie crust from the fridge and fill with the spinach filling.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Rest: Remove from oven and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best results.
- You can use other cheeses like mozzarella or goat cheese.
- For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese mixture.
- A pre-baked crust will prevent a soggy bottom.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 914 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 102mg
