Best 9 Spanakopita Risotto Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary adventure of discovering the perfect spanakopita risotto recipe! As a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of spinach and cheese with the creamy comfort of risotto, spanakopita risotto is a true delight for the senses. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to impress your dinner guests or a home chef seeking a new culinary challenge, this article will guide you through the process of crafting an unforgettable spanakopita risotto dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors, textures, and aromas.

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SPANAKOPITA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, half a turn of the pan
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
4 ounces feta with black pepper or plain feta, crumbled into tiny bits
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons sour cream
4 (13 by 17-inch) sheets, defrosted phyllo pastry dough
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • Preheat a small pan over medium to medium high heat. Add oil and onion and saute 5 minutes. Place onion in a bowl. Add chopped dry, defrosted spinach and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add feta to the bowl and combine it with spinach. Add beaten egg and sour cream to the bowl and combine with cheese, spinach and onion.
  • On a large work surface, place 1 sheet of phyllo. Paint half of the sheet with a little melted butter, paying extra attention to your perimeter. Fold sheet in half. Pile 1/4 of your spinach mixture into a log shape working 2 inches from bottom and each side. Tuck bottom up and fold both sides in, then roll and wrap upwards until you reach the edge of the dough sheet. Each pastry will resemble an egg roll. Paint the seam and the ends of the roll with butter and set roll seam side down on a cookie sheet. Repeat and make 4 rolls. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly golden all over and serve.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPANAKORIZO (A GREEK SPINACH RISOTTO)



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One of our favourite vegetarian (ladera) meals. Most often, it is made 'white' - without the use of tomato paste added to the cooking liquid. I like it both way, though, and alternate.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs spinach, cleaned, stemmed, torn or 1 1/2 lbs cut into smaller pieces and washed in several changes water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped spring onion (white and green)
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped (optional)
1 1/4 cups rice, short-grain is best (or use Arborio, but at a pinch, you can use converted. I often make it with brown rice for more fibe)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
3 cups water
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
feta cheese
kalamata olive
crusty bread

Steps:

  • In a deep pan heat oil and gently fry onion and leek (if used) until soft.
  • Wash (or soak if necessary depending on what kind of rice you use) rice, drain and add to onion.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except spinach, and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 more minutes (longer, if using brown rice).
  • Add the spinach, stir well and cover. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Leave tightly covered and allow to stand at least 1/2 an hour before serving.
  • Serve with feta cheese, kalamata olives, crusty, peasant-style bread, a glass of wine and you'll think you're in Greece!

SPANAKOPITA RISOTTO



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I was watching Ina Garten make some delicious spankakopita on Barefoot Contessa, and it got me craving some. Since I can't have gluten, and thusly can't have phyllo dough, I thought I would add all the delicious filling into a risotto. The recipe that I used as the risotto base is Parmesan Risotto by Dancer^.

Provided by DreamoBway

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup olive oil
4 scallions, green & white parts chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup arborio rice or 1 cup carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried dill
6 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (plus extra)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat stock in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a low simmer.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  • Saute scallions until soft.
  • Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice begins to make a clicking sound like glass beads (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add wine and dill to the rice mixture, and stir until the wine is absorbed.
  • Using a ladle, add 3/4 cup hot stock to the rice. Stir constantly at a moderate speed. When rice mixture is just thick enough to leave a clear wake behind the spoon, add another 3/4 cup stock.
  • Continue adding stock 3/4 cup at a time until all 6 cups have been added. The final mixture should be thick enough that the grains of rice are suspended in liquid the consistency of heavy cream. It will thicken upon standing.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, feta, and lemon juice, mixing until the spinach is wilted and the feta is melty. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Top individual servings with extra feta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 763.2, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 16.7

SPANOKOPITA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 47m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts
2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
40 sheets (1 box) frozen phyllo dough (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add the scallions. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the scallions, dill, eggs, feta, salt, and pepper and mix together.
  • Keep the phyllo dough sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel. Unfold 1 sheet of the phyllo dough. Brush the sheet with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat the process by laying a second sheet of phyllo dough over the first sheet, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs until all 10 sheets have been used. Spoon 3/4 cup of the spinach mixture into a sausage shape along one edge of the phyllo dough. Roll it up. Brush the top with butter and score the roll into 1-inch rounds. Place it on an oiled baking sheet. Repeat until all the pastry and filling have been used.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Serve warm.

SPANIKOPITA



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Phyllo dough and frozen spinach makes this Greek-inspired dish a breeze.

Provided by SnappySpoons

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat phyllo dough
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  • Arrange one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and brush with melted butter. Cover the remaining phyllo dough with a damp towel. Place a second sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter, then place a third sheet on top. Cut the buttered phyllo lengthwise into four strips.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture on the bottom of each strip. Take the bottom right corner and fold the dough over the filling to make a triangle. Fold the bottom left corner up to make another triangle. Continue folding until all the dough is folded. Arrange the stuffed triangles, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the triangle with butter. Repeat with the remaining phyllo dough and spinach filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY SPANAKOPITA APPETIZERS



Easy Spanakopita Appetizers image

I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Everyone loves them, they're easy to prep and they bake up in about 20 minutes. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with 2 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Arrange 3/4 cup spinach mixture in a narrow row along the long end of phyllo to within 1 in. of edges. Fold bottom edge of phyllo over filling, then roll up. Brush end of phyllo dough with butter and press to seal. Repeat 4 times with phyllo sheets, butter and the spinach mixture. Place rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, seam side down., Cut rolls diagonally into 2-in. pieces (do not separate). Brush tops with remaining butter. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. If desired, serve with tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and dill sprigs. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked rolls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 375° oven until heated through and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPANAKOPITA



Spanakopita image

Spanakopita, the classic Greek savory pie, is elegant and impressive, yet easy to make. The star ingredient is spinach, and lots of it (two pounds to be exact). This pie tastes best when made with fresh spinach, though you could also use the same amount of frozen spinach - just be sure to thaw completely and squeeze out all the excess water before using. This recipe can be baked a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight, then rewarmed at 400 degrees until heated through, about 15 minutes. Cut into small squares or triangles to serve as an appetizer, or for a more complete meal, serve larger squares of the pie alongside soup or salad.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     casseroles, vegetables, main course

Time 2h

Yield One 9-by-13-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
5 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 pounds baby spinach (32 ounces)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups crumbled feta (6 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed and halved crosswise

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion, scallions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
  • In batches, stir in spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain spinach mixture through a sieve, pressing out excess liquid to prevent a soggy crust. Transfer to a large bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, feta, Parmesan and parsley and stir until combined.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch pan (2 inches deep) with butter. Lay one half sheet of phyllo dough in baking dish. Using a pastry brush, brush dough with butter. Repeat 7 more times to form crust. Spread spinach mixture evenly over crust. Brush one half sheet of phyllo dough with butter and lay on top of filling, butter side up. Repeat with remaining 7 sheets of dough. Using a serrated knife, lightly score top layer of dough into squares (this will make it easier to cut once baked). Bake until crust is lightly golden and filling is heated through, 50 to 60 minutes. Serve warm.

SKILLET SPANAKOPITA RECIPE BY TASTY



Skillet Spanakopita Recipe by Tasty image

Perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner, this easy, one-pan spanakopita will hit the spot. Contrary to popular belief, spanakopita does not traditionally use garlic in the filling. It is meant to lean more toward the sweet side and the addition of garlic would make the filling more savory.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h23m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing phyllo
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
24 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
¼ cup fresh dill, minced
⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup fresh mint, minced
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
3 large eggs
8 oz feta cheese, in brine, shredded, plus 4 (115 g) ounces, crumbled
10 sheets frozen phyllo, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Melt the butter and olive oil together in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and scallions and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened. Stir in the spinach, season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until most of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in the dill, parsley, mint, and sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until the herbs are fragrant. Remove the pan from heat and let the filling cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then fold in the shredded and crumbled feta. Add the cooled spinach mixture to the eggs and feta and fold to combine.
  • Wipe out the skillet and lightly grease with olive oil. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough across the pan, gently tucking flush against the bottom (it will hang over the edges) and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the first sheet in another direction and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Repeat with 4 more sheets of phyllo, alternating where the overhanging phyllo falls each time. Add the spinach filling to the skillet, smoothing the top, and fold the overhanging phyllo over the filling.
  • Tear the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo in half crosswise. Crumble each piece of phyllo on top of the filling, covering the entire surface. Lightly brush or spray the entire top of the pie with olive oil.
  • Bake the spanakopita for 38-43 minutes, or until the filling is set and the phyllo is golden brown in most places.
  • Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and texture than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using it.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Risotto is a creamy dish, so you don't want to overcook the rice. Cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese is a key ingredient in spanakopita risotto, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a feta cheese that is creamy and flavorful.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or mint, can add a nice flavor to spanakopita risotto. Add them just before serving for the best flavor.
  • Serve with a side salad: Spanakopita risotto is a rich and flavorful dish, so it's nice to serve it with a light and refreshing side salad.

Conclusion:

Spanakopita risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give spanakopita risotto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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