Feta and spinach brik pie


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.
85 K 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
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Last modified on: December 10th 2014
For 4 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Stage 1 - 1 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
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.

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
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.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Put 150 g feta and 100 g cream into a bowl and pepper generously.

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
Mix well.

Stage 5 - 4 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
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.

Stage 6 - 1 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
Lay 2 sheets of brik in the bottom of a gratin or pie dish.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
Use half the spinach in the bottom layer.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
Spread the feta-cream mixture on top.

Stage 9 - 3 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
Add the rest of the spinach.

Stage 10 - 2 min.
Feta and spinach brik pie
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.
Feta and spinach brik pie
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 recipe70 RDI=30 %90 RDI=9 %190 RDI=30 %1,780 RDI=90 %7,440 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=5 %20 RDI=1 %30 RDI=5 %290 RDI=20 %1,230 RDI: 20 %
Per person20 RDI=7 %20 RDI=2 %50 RDI=7 %440 RDI=20 %1,860 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten, Sesame
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.20 €
  • Per person : 1.05 €

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  • Hi Louise,

    Thank you so much, happy holidays too.
    Posted by jh december 13th 2014 at 10:39 n° 2
  • Hi JH,
    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
    Posted by Louise december 10th 2014 at 18:57 n° 1

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