Spinach and Turkey Pie
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
This Spinach and Turkey Pie is a delightful twist on a classic recipe, born out of experimentation with flavors and ingredients. It boasts a light texture and pairs perfectly with a crisp salad and a side of sweet corn, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Poultry
Keywords: Meat, Greek, European, Very Low Carbs, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 309.8
- Fat: 21.1g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9g
- Cholesterol: 198.3mg
- Sodium: 1211.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 23g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Ground turkey |
| 1 1/2 | Spinach |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Black pepper |
| 1/2 | Nutmeg |
| 1/4 | Red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 | Black olives |
| 12 | Feta cheese |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 | Dried oregano |
| – | Phyllo dough |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Pan: Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and set it aside.
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Cook Onion: In a large skillet over high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until it becomes almost tender, then reduce the heat to medium.
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Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink.
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Add Seasonings: Stir in the spinach, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and black olives. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Combine Ingredients: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the feta cheese, eggs, and dried oregano until well combined.
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Layer Dough: Place half of the phyllo dough in the prepared baking pan.
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Add Filling: Spread the spinach and turkey mixture evenly over the dough.
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Top with Dough: Place the remaining half of the phyllo dough on top of the filling.
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Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your flavorful Spinach and Turkey Pie!
This recipe offers a delightful blend of savory flavors, with the richness of the turkey complemented by the earthiness of the spinach and the tanginess of the feta cheese. The layers of phyllo dough add a satisfying crunch to each bite, making this pie a truly irresistible dish for any mealtime. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a comforting homemade meal, this Spinach and Turkey Pie is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious taste.
