Romanian Spinach And Feta Cheese Pie

This Romanian Spinach And Feta Cheese Pie is a rustic recipe that is made with puff pastry. A wonderful, relatively easy recipe to make, suitable for vegetarians, this pie is made with spinach, leeks, onions, dill, and mint. 

The combination of spinach with onions, leeks, dill, mint, and Feta cheese will make you beg for more and impress even a meat eater who will not say no to a second piece.

Trust me; I experimented with that on my husband, a steak type of guy who doesn't enjoy the feta cheese. He loved this one!

Crisp, golden pieces of this pie do well as party appetizers. However, they are also quite happy playing the part of a satisfying and straightforward main course- I like to serve them alongside a bright salad like tomato, cucumber, and feta.

This Romanian version of spinach and Feta cheese pie might sound like the Greek spanakopita, but believe me, it is very different.

First of all, the traditional Greek recipe of spinach and feta cheese pie uses phyllo dough. My version doesn't.

Also, the addition of leeks and mint(totally unusual compared with other versions) is really tasty. 

The best part of this recipe is that you can make it all year round. In the spring, use fresh spinach, mint, and leeks. In the winter, use frozen spinach and dry mint. 

It is totally awesome and super easy to put together. 

My recipe requires the spinach and leeks to be cooked before placing them as a layer on the puff pastry. Why? Because I, personally, don't enjoy soggy pie bottoms.

Cooking the spinach and leeks helps to get rid of the extra moisture in the vegetables.

I love working with puff pastry. I always have a package in the freezer and make different things with it. From appetizers to desserts, puff pastry offers a million possibilities.

A few suggestions for recipes with puff pastry:

Ham And Cheese puff pastry pockets

Cabbage Puff Pastries Triangles

Romanian Farmer Cheese Pastries

Sausage Pumpkin Pinwheels

Meat Pie Recipe

Sautéed Spinach with Bacon

What kind of baking pan do you need for this recipe

The pie is baked in a 9x13-inch baking pan. It has a layer of puff pastry on the bottom, the spinach and feta cheese filling in the middle, and another layer of puff pastry on top.

Baked for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden, this delicious pie is cut into squares and served warm or cold based on your preference. Totally holidays worth it! 

No matter how you eat it, it is a delicious dish that can also be served as an appetizer for dinner, a side dish, or a main meal for a vegetarian. Be creative and enjoy it!

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Yield: 12 servings

Romanian Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie

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This Romanian Spinach And Feta Cheese Pie is a rustic recipe that is made with puff pastry. A wonderful, relatively easy recipe to make, suitable for vegetarians, this pie is made with spinach, leeks, onions, dill, and mint. 

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 17.3 oz (1 package) puff pastry sheets
• 16 oz spinach(frozen is ok)
• 2 medium onions
• 10 oz leeks(fresh or frozen)
• 3-4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 bunch dill
• 1 bunch mint leaves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg lightly beaten for brushing the pastry

Instructions

1. Defrost the puff pastry sheets according to the package.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F.
3. Chop the onion and leeks.
4. In a skillet, heat the oil and add onions and leeks. Saute them until they become translucent.
5. Add the spinach, salt, and pepper, and saute until soft.
6. Remove from the stove and let cool for few minutes.
7. Add chopped dill and chopped mint to the composition and mix well.
8. Also, add eggs and crumbled feta cheese.
9. Mix everything to combine.
10. Place, in a 9x13-inch baking dish, on the bottom, one puff pastry sheet
11. Add all the vegetable mixture to the pan and spread it evenly.
12. Place the other puff pastry sheet over the filling to cover it.
13. Brush the top of the pastry with the egg and poke the top of the pastry using a fork.
14. Place in the oven at 350F and bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown. (could be 5 mins more or less)
15. Slice it into squares and serve it cold or warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 355mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g

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