Sfinakopita

Sfinakopita is a delightful vegan twist on the traditional Greek spinach pie, featuring flaky phyllo pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, herbs, and a creamy tofu base. This dish is perfect for a light dessert or snack, offering a unique blend of flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping it healthy.

Sfinakopita
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Greek
210 kcal

Ingredients

  • phyllo pastry - 4 sheets
  • fresh spinach - 200 grams
  • firm tofu - 100 grams
  • nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
  • lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
  • green onion - 1, chopped
  • olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large bowl, crumble the firm tofu and mix in nutritional yeast, lemon juice, dill, chopped green onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Wash and roughly chop the fresh spinach, then sauté it in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Let it cool slightly before mixing it into the tofu mixture.
  4. Lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again with olive oil.
  5. Spoon a portion of the spinach and tofu mixture along one edge of the phyllo, then fold over the sides and roll it up tightly to form a log.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling, placing the logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Brush the tops of the logs with the remaining olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach, promoting eye health and immunity.
  • High in protein from tofu, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

Tags

GreekVeganDessert