Spinach filo pie

105 min

hard

9 ingredients

Spinach filo pie

Spinach filo pie is a dish that combines tradition and flavor, originating from home kitchens in the Mediterranean, where filo pastry sheets are the star in both savory and sweet preparations. In different Latin American countries, this recipe may have variations and different names; for example, in Mexico and Argentina, vegetable pies are enjoyed as stews or tarts, while filo pastry is commonly used in dishes of European origin, adapted to local ingredients. This combination reflects the international influence on Latin American cuisine, resulting in a delicious and nutritious recipe.

The use of filo pastry or phyllo dough in Latin America has become popular thanks to migration and cultural exchange, and today it is common to find it in recipes that seek lightness and a crunchy texture, ideal for wrapping creamy fillings like spinach and cheese. This dish, in addition to its nutritional value, is an elegant and very versatile option that can be served as an appetizer or main course at family gatherings or celebrations.

How to prepare Spinach Filo Pie

Before you begin, preheat the oven to 190 °C.

Sauté the onion in the chicken broth until the broth has completely evaporated.

Mix the flour with the milk until completely dissolved.

Add this mixture to the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.

Add the low-fat cheddar cheese until it is completely melted.

Remove from heat and add the fresh spinach, mixing well.

Beat six egg whites until foamy and mix them with the cheese and spinach preparation.

Pour this mixture into a deep baking dish previously greased with olive oil.

Beat the remaining egg white with olive oil and mix well.

Cut the filo sheets in half.

Place one filo sheet over the dish with the mixture and brush it with the egg white and oil mixture.

Continue alternating layers of filo pastry, brushing each one with the mixture, until the preparation is covered.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crispy.

Ingredients (9)

Onion
Chicken Broth
Wheat Flour
Skimmed Milk
Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese
Fresh Spinach
Egg Whites
Phyllo Dough
Olive Oil

Instructions (16 steps)

1 Preheat the oven to 190 °C
2 Sauté the onions in chicken broth until the broth has evaporated
3 Mix the flour with the milk until dissolved
4 Add to the onions and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened
5 Incorporate the cheese until melted
6 Remove from heat and add the spinach
7 Beat 6 egg whites until foamy and mix with the cheese preparation
8 Pour into a deep baking dish greased with olive oil
9 Beat the remaining egg yolk with olive oil
10 Mix well
11 Cut the filo dough sheets in half
12 Place a sheet of filo dough over the dish
13 Brush with the egg yolk mixture
14 Continue alternating layers of filo dough
15 brushing each one with the mixture
16 Bake for 35 to 45 minutes

Nutritional Information

Calories: 141 kcal

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 9g

Fat: 9g

Azúcar: 0g

Sodio: 25mg

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