Description
Indulge in this savory and satisfying Spinach Stuffed Pie, a delightful vegetarian dish perfect for a cozy dinner. This recipe combines the earthy flavors of spinach and creamy cheeses encased in a flaky puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Spinach Filling:
- 1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs (2 for filling, 1 for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and 2 eggs until smooth. Stir in spinach and onion-garlic mixture.
- Assemble Pie: Line a pie dish with puff pastry, fill with spinach mixture, fold edges over, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Cottage cheese can be substituted with ricotta or feta.
- Enhance with herbs like dill or parsley for added flavor.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake puff pastry for 10 minutes before filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 455 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
