Feta and spinach brik pie
In this recipe, a feta and cream filling is sandwiched between layers of spinach and wrapped in brik (or filo) pastry.
55 min.
Easy
4 people
13 IngredientsLast modified on: December 10th 2014
4 tablespoons 
1 
1 
3 sheets 
200 g 
150 g 
100 g 
4 sheets of brick pastry
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 1 min.
Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat. When hot, add 1 bayleaf, 1 garlic clove and 3 sheets sage.
Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Add 200 g cooked spinach, turn down the heat and leave to simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and discard the herbs and garlic.
Remove from the heat and discard the herbs and garlic.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Mix well.
Stage 5 - 4 min.
Brush 1 sheet of brik with oil, lay the second on top and brush this with oil, too.
Prepare the other sheets of brik like this.
Prepare the other sheets of brik like this.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Lay 2 sheets of brik in the bottom of a gratin or pie dish.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Use half the spinach in the bottom layer.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Spread the feta-cream mixture on top.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Add the rest of the spinach.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Cover with the other 2 sheets of brik and fold in the edges. Scatter 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over the top.
Stage 11 - 30 min.
Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
Remarks
The quantities are very approximate, so feel free to adapt them to your own taste.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 70 RDI=30 % | 90 RDI=9 % | 190 RDI=30 % | 1,780 RDI=90 % | 7,440 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=5 % | 20 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 290 RDI=20 % | 1,230 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 440 RDI=20 % | 1,860 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.20 €
- Per person : 1.05 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked spinach
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach Croque-monsieur , Scrambled eggs with butter-fried bread and fresh spinach, Spinach Omelette, Pan-fried cheese, egg and spinach toastie, Salmon and Spinach Gratin, ... See them all 36
Feta
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Cream
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Olive oil
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Thank you so much, happy holidays too.
So sorry I haven't been over in while. I see you are still preparing fabulous delicacies. This pie looks superb! Thank you so much for sharing, JH...In case I don't make it back in time, a very Happy Holidays to you and yours:) Louise