Pastryless Spanakopita (Crustless Spinach & Feta Pie)

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Description

This Pastryless Spanakopita is a lighter, gluten-free twist on the classic Greek favorite. Packed with spinach, creamy feta, fresh herbs, and baked into a soft, savory pie—this crustless version delivers all the flavor without the heaviness of pastry. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a healthy dinner.

Servings

Serves: 4–6 people

Ingredients

4 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed & drained) 🥬
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled) 🧀
1/2 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
4 large eggs 🥚
1/2 cup milk 🥛
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped) 🌿
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven:
Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
Cook spinach mixture:
Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
Mix wet ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and cottage cheese.
Combine:
Add spinach mixture, feta, herbs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Bake:
Pour into prepared dish and bake for 30–40 minutes until set and golden.
Cool & serve:
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Drain spinach well to avoid excess moisture
Use fresh herbs for best flavor
Texture will firm up after cooling

Tips

Add zucchini or leeks for variation 🥒
Use almond flour for low-carb option
Serve with yogurt or salad for a complete meal

Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

Calories: 220
Protein: 12g
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 10g

Benefits

High in protein and calcium 💪
Rich in iron from spinach
Lower carbs than traditional spanakopita
Light, nutritious, and satisfying

Q&A

Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Yes, use gluten-free flour or almond flour.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, freeze slices up to 1 month.

Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
A: Yes, just squeeze out excess water.

Q: What can I serve with it?
A: Greek salad, yogurt dip, or soup.