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WORLD’S BEST GREEK VEGAN SPANAKOPITA
WORLD’S BEST GREEK VEGAN SPANAKOPITA
Ingredients
For the Spinach Filling:
- 2 lbs fresh spinach (or 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (optional but adds a nice flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup vegan feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
- 1/2 cup firm tofu, crumbled
For the Phyllo Layers:
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/3 cup olive oil or melted vegan butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the spinach in batches, cooking until wilted. (If using frozen spinach, just add directly and cook until warmed through.)
- Stir in the green onions, dill, parsley, and mint, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add crumbled tofu and lemon juice, stir well, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble the Spanakopita:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish, letting the edges hang over, and brush with olive oil. Repeat with about 6-8 layers.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
- Layer another 6-8 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each layer with oil.
- Tuck in any overhanging edges, and brush the top with a final layer of oil.
- Bake:
- Cut into squares or diamonds before baking to make it easier to serve.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden and crispy on top.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let it cool slightly before serving to make cutting and serving easier. Enjoy your vegan spanakopita warm or at room temperature!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 2g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Vitamin A: 90% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 25% of the DV
- Calcium: 15% of the DV
- Iron: 20% of the DV