Sauté the Spinach
- 1
Melt 50 grams Butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add 300 grams Spinach and cook until wilted (about 3–5 minutes).
5 min - 3
Season with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder to taste.
- 4
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Spinach-Cheese Banitza
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Spinach-Cheese Banitza is a savory pastry filled with a delicious mixture of sautéed Spinach, crumbled Feta Cheese, and eggs blended with Yoghurt and activated with Baking Soda. Made with a pack of Puff Pastry for a rich, flaky texture, this dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal.
Allergens
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Halal
3,632kcal
6 Portions · 1,567 g
Protein
144 g
Carbohydrates
104 g
Fat
287 g
Fiber
12 g
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6
g
- Pack of Puff Pastry1
- Eggs4
- Yoghurt500 milliliters
- Baking Soda
- Feta Cheese500 grams
- Spinach300 grams
- Butter50 grams
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
Prepare the Yogurt Mixture
- 5
In a bowl, combine 500 ml Yoghurt and ½ tsp Baking Soda.
- 6
Stir well and let sit for 3 minutes until bubbly.
3 min
Mix the Filling
- 7
In a large bowl, beat 4 large Eggs until light.
- 8
Add the sautéed spinach and crumble 500 grams Feta Cheese into the bowl.
- 9
Season with Salt, Pepper, and a pinch of Garlic Powder.
- 10
Pour in the prepared yogurt mixture and stir until fully combined.
Assemble the Banitza
- 11
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- 12
Unroll the Pack of Puff Pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- 13
Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles, as desired.
- 14
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each piece.
- 15
Fold the pastry over the filling to form triangles (or your preferred shape), pressing gently to seal the edges.
Bake the Banitza
- 16
Arrange the assembled banitza pieces on a greased baking tray.
- 17
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until golden and crispy.
40 min
Serve
- 18
Allow the banitza to cool slightly before serving.
- 19
Enjoy warm as a satisfying snack or light meal.
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