Spanikopita/ Can be made Vegan!!

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HIYA ALL! This is a recipe straight from my MIL which i adapted and

changed a bit...she tried the other day and loved and commented how tatsy it

was! must be doing something right lol .During lent alot we just minus the

feta and put in a bit extra oil for flavor..you can wrap in little triangles

individually but i like rolls .you have enough for next couple of days...and

i dont have to cook lol Hope you all enjoy!

Warm Regards

Niccii

P.S you may need to adjust recipe to your needs ..we eat alot of so i make

up a huge batch..you can half and still have a nice amount!

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Spanikopita ( 3 Points Per Serving 1/4 Of Pita)

 

Recipe By : yia yia/ revamped by niccii

Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Veggies

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12 Bags spinach leaves, whole -- washed well

3 Pounds leeks -- chopped finely

15 green onion, whole -- chopped finely

3 Bunches dill -- chopped

4 Bunches parsley -- tops only

2 Bunches mint leaves

3 Pounds feta cheese -- crumbled

3 Boxes filo dough

1/2 Cup olive oil -- Up To 2 Cups!

Hand Full salt

 

1) Wash and clean all veggies very well!, when clean run gr onions and leeks

thru food processer.

 

2) Combine spinach and gr onions and leeks together in sink, you may have to

put half aside there will be alot!salt well, but not to much since feta is

salty! and mix it around let it sit for at least 30 min or if you are

pressed for time put in container in fridge over night!

 

3) next we take the veggies and in other sink squeeze as much of liquid out

as we can, this part is not easy and time consuming but if done right you

will have crispy pita and if not they may turn out soggy! First time around

i suggest leaving in fridge over night it does most of the work for ya!

 

4) When squeezing is done take veggies and put in bowl combine feta and 1/2

cup oil, You can use less..but with my husband being greek much more less

then this he complains of not tasting the oil!

 

5)take 2 sheets of fillo spray in between with butter flavored spray. lay a

good sized amount of veggie mix in like a log roll .roll the 2 sides over

and then start rolling , you will almost have a huge boritto shaped pita!

 

) Then wrap in tin foil and freeze laying flat in freezer or to cook

right away 350 - 450 45 min to a hour. Mine is a gas stove and takes a bit

longer ..i like to cook low and for longer to make sure it cooks good

inside!

 

 

This makes 11-13 pitas at 3 poinits each serving , 1/4 of pita!

All ingrediants vary points wise a great deal more than i thought they

would , we buy our stuff from a greek store an dbuy thesame brand so i dont

have to refigure points! you can half this recipe or even 1/4 it but i like

to keep a bunch in freezer, when i have unexpected company for supper i can

pull out and pop in! Hope you enjoy!

I figured points individually so yours may vary, depending on your product!

 

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NOTES : During lent we many a times minus the cheese and add a bit more oil

for flavor!

 

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