Spinach Pastry (Almost Spanakopita) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. For the dough:.
  2. Combine flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Cut chilled shortening into bits andf cut into dough until it forms pea-sized clumps.
  4. Combine the water, egg, and vinegar in a measuring cup. Stir into flour mixture lightly with a fork, tossing to combine.
  5. Gather dough into four balls, flatten into discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in freezer while preparing filling.
  6. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan. Saute onion over medium-low heat until fragrant and translucent. Combine with the rest of filling ingredients in a large bowl.
  8. Unroll chilled dough one portion at a time on a lightly floured surface. Roll flat into a 9x11 inch rectangle. Cut in half width-wise.
  9. Take a handful of filling (about 1/3-1/2 cup) and place it on one end of each rectangle, leaving a half-inch border on all sides. Fold dough over and pinch seams, wetting if necessary to seal. Crimp edges with forks.
  10. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets that have also been sprayed with cooking spray. Brush top of dough with eggwhites (optional, but makes the crust flakey and shiny) Place in oven.
  11. Cook for 12 minutes at 425 degrees, then reduce temp to 375 degrees, then continue to bake for 10-15 minutes, or until dough is lightly brown on top.
  12. Remove from oven, cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to plates. Serve with Tzatziki sauce, or even marinara (whatever suites you!).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 687.6 Kcal (2879 kJ)
Calories from fat 453.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.35g 77%
Cholesterol 52.92mg 18%
Sodium 942.46mg 39%
Potassium 214.65mg 5%
Total Carbs 46.86g 16%
Sugars 2.35g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.31g 9%
Protein 12.15g 24%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 195.9mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 379.13 Kcal (1587 kJ)
Calories from fat 249.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.76g 77%
Cholesterol 29.18mg 18%
Sodium 519.65mg 39%
Potassium 118.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.84g 16%
Sugars 1.29g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 9%
Protein 6.7g 24%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 108mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.5
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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