Best 20 Spinach And Feta Recipes

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Spinach and feta are a classic flavor combination that can be found in many different cuisines around the world. The bright, earthy taste of spinach pairs perfectly with the creamy, salty flavor of feta cheese, and the two ingredients can be used to create a wide variety of dishes, from simple salads and sandwiches to more complex casseroles and pies. Whether you are a vegetarian looking for a hearty and healthy meal or a meat-lover looking for a new side dish, spinach and feta are a versatile and delicious choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DELICIOUS EASY SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA



Delicious Easy Spinach and Strawberry Salad With Feta image

This is a simple salad to put together but big on flavor! --- you can also make this using salad greens mixed with fresh spinach, I just purchase a smaller bag of prewashed spinach for this, prep time does not include washing and drying the fresh spinach, all salad ingredients may be adjusted to taste --- you will love this salad!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Strawberry

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 -10 cups fresh Baby Spinach (washed, dried and stems removed, or use as much as desired)
5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (candied almonds are good too!)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (can use more)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (or use raspberry wine vinegar or white wine vinegar)
1/4-1/3 cup white sugar
1 pinch paprika
1 -2 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss the spinach with the strawberries and toasted almonds.
  • In another small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients, starting with 1/4 cup sugar and adding in more to taste, then pour over the spinach; toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle the feta over the top of salad.
  • Serve immediately.

ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA



One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta image

Similar to spanakorizo, a Greek spinach and rice dish, this easy, meatless meal features orzo, spinach, peas and scallions. It is deeply satisfying but still on the lighter side of pasta recipes, thanks to all those vegetables. A little feta gives it creaminess and tang, while some lemon zest brightens everything up. It makes a complete meal on its own, or, if you're looking for something more substantial, serve this as a hearty side dish to roasted meats or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby spinach leaves (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup orzo
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh dill, or use parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.

SPINACH AND FETA TURKEY BURGERS



Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers image

These are a big hit in the summertime when everyone is tired of the same old hamburgers and hot dogs. Serve with or without buns and your favorite condiments. I like to serve these with lettuce, tomato, and Tzatziki sauce (you can find recipes for that on this site as well).

Provided by FoodieGeek

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces feta cheese
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 pounds ground turkey

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • While the grill is preheating, mix together eggs, garlic, feta cheese, spinach, and turkey in a large bowl until well combined; form into 8 patties.
  • Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 266.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE



Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese image

Besides the variations on the dressing, I added feta cheese to the salad. It was scrumptious! Even spinach haters ate it up! I made this for a party and there were a lot more servings as a buffet item than 8.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, cut into squares
½ cup olive oil
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Toss strawberries, spinach, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, white balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 351.8 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND SPINACH



Watermelon and Feta Salad with Arugula and Spinach image

Sweet, salty, and refreshing salad with a little bite.

Provided by BamaHaole

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups arugula
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups bite sized watermelon chunks

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Combine the arugula, spinach, onions, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture; toss to coat. Add the feta cheese and watermelon to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 469.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SUKI'S SPINACH AND FETA PASTA



Suki's Spinach and Feta Pasta image

Spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms mingle with tangy feta cheese in this quick and easy dish for a summer night or anytime.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups spinach leaves, packed
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is wilted. Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 655.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SPINACH AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN



Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken image

My chicken bundles are simple, clean and comforting. Serve them with wild rice and green beans for one of our favorite meals. -Jim Knepper, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fresh spinach (about 10 cups)
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon chicken seasoning
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook and stir spinach over medium-high heat until wilted. Stir in vinegar, sugar and pepper; cool slightly., Pound chicken thighs with a meat mallet to flatten slightly; sprinkle with chicken seasoning. Top chicken with spinach mixture and cheese. Roll up chicken from a long side; tie securely with kitchen string. , In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and brown on all sides. Transfer to oven; roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, 13-15 minutes., Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. On stovetop, add broth and butter to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND FETA OMELET (LOW CARB)



Spinach and Feta Omelet (Low Carb) image

Make and share this Spinach and Feta Omelet (Low Carb) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SeriousMoms

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons onions, chopped
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
2 ounces feta, crumbled
1/4 cup spinach, chopped and cooked
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the sea salt and chopped onions and blend together with a wire whisk.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan, and then add the egg mixture, tipping the pan to make sure the egg mixture covers the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook on medium heat, until the underside is lightly browned, and then add the spinach and the crumbled feta cheese.
  • Lift one side of the omelet with a spatula and fold it in half.
  • Reduce the heat, and cook until the inside of the omelet is cooked (less than a minute or so).
  • Use a spatula to slide the omelet onto a plate and serve!

BACON WRAPPED TURKEY BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND FETA



Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Feta image

Wrapping your turkey breast in bacon helps keep it extremely moist, and the addition of feta and spinach makes this turkey amazing!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large turkey breast
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh spinach, or to taste
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
12 slices reduced-sodium bacon, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice turkey breast down the middle and lay it flat. Sprinkle oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper on the inside of turkey. Arrange spinach leaves in 1 layer on 1 of the pieces of turkey and top with a layer of feta cheese. Repeat layering with spinach and feta cheese. Fold the other turkey breast half over the feta layer so the filling is sealed. Wrap the entire turkey breast with bacon. Place wrapped turkey in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook turkey breast until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Turn on oven's broiler and broil wrapped turkey until bacon is crisp on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Let turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 688.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SPINACH AND FETA FRITTATA



Spinach and Feta Frittata image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red bell pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 5 -ounce package baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large eggs
4 tablespoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the bell pepper directly on a stovetop gas burner over high heat and char on all sides, turning with tongs, about 5 minutes. (If you don't have a gas stove, do this on a baking sheet under the broiler.) Transfer the pepper to a medium bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; remove from the heat. Whisk the eggs, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture and feta to the skillet and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the frittata is set and the top is golden, about 15 minutes.
  • While the frittata is cooking, peel off the skin from the roasted red pepper with your fingers. Cut the pepper in half, discard the seeds and slice into strips. Toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Slide the frittata onto a serving plate and cut into wedges. Serve with the roasted pepper.

SPINACH-STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH MUSHROOMS AND FETA



Spinach-Stuffed Flounder with Mushrooms and Feta image

Incredible, but true...this dish is low-fat.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
4 (4 ounce) fillets flounder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray an unheated medium skillet with no-stick spray. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes or until the liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and drain excess moisture. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the vegetables, then stir it in.
  • To assemble the fish rolls, place one-quarter of the spinach mixture onto the wide end of each filet. Carefully roll the filet around the spinach mixture. Use wooden toothpicks to hold the end of each roll in place.
  • Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Place the fish rolls, seam side down, in the baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and is opaque all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

WILTED SPINACH AND FETA SALAD WITH OPTIONAL BACON



Wilted Spinach and Feta Salad with Optional Bacon image

This mouth-watering vegetarian wilted spinach salad boasts baby spinach tossed with sauteed red onions, melty feta, olive oil, vinegar, and hard-boiled eggs. Meat-eaters can top theirs with bacon.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and dried)
5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 medium red onion (cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges with some core attached)
2 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher or other coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional bacon - per serving
1 slice bacon (cooked, drained, cooled, and chopped)

Steps:

  • Add spinach to a large bowl.
  • Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high. Add onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened and some bits are brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Pour onions over spinach. Top with egg.
  • Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet and stir in the feta cheese. Stir in unheated skillet until the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the cheese mixture over the salad. Toss thoroughly to coat and wilt the spinach slightly.
  • Divide between four plates. Top individual servings with chopped bacon if desired.

CHEF JOHN'S SPINACH AND FETA PIE



Chef John's Spinach and Feta Pie image

This is great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, either hot, warm, or cold! This reminds me of spanakopita, a Greek spinach pastry.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh spinach
12 eggs
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
6 slices bacon, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 pinch salt
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. Toss spinach in hot butter until wilted, about 30 seconds. Drain spinach well and squeeze it as dry as possible. Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined.
  • Place bacon in the same skillet used to cook spinach and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon has rendered its fat and is almost crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Use a paper towel held in a tongs to remove excess bacon grease. Reduce heat to medium; saute onion with bacon and a pinch of salt until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.
  • Saute chopped spinach with bacon and onion until spinach is hot; pour in eggs. Use a wooden spoon to distribute spinach evenly throughout the eggs. Sprinkle feta cheese over mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, 10 to 15 minutes. Top may still be a little wet.
  • Turn on oven's broiler. Broil pie until top is lightly golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 399.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 583.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ROASTED MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH FETA, SPINACH, AND BACON



Roasted Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta, Spinach, and Bacon image

Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Appetizer     Bake     Low Carb     Cream Cheese     Feta     Bacon     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces bacon slices
1 cup chopped onion
1 10-ounce package chopped frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 3/4 pounds button mushrooms (about 48; each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), stemmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Coarsely crumble bacon. Discard all but 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons bacon fat (adding olive oil if necessary to equal that amount).
  • Heat 2 teaspoons reserved bacon fat in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and cool; mix in bacon, spinach, feta, cream cheese, and crushed red pepper. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with foil. Toss mushrooms and reserved 1/4 cup bacon fat in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle mushrooms with salt and pepper. Place mushrooms, rounded side down, in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Bake mushrooms until centers fill with liquid, about 25 minutes. Turn mushrooms over. Bake mushrooms until brown and liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes longer. Turn mushrooms over again. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon filling into each mushroom cavity. (Filled mushrooms can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake mushrooms until heated through, about 10 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to platter and serve warm.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



Citrus Spinach Salad with Feta and Cranberry Dressing image

Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 orange
2 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry juice, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
  • Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

SPINACH, FETA, AND PINE NUT RAVIOLI FILLING



Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nut Ravioli Filling image

A delicious ravioli filling for fresh pasta.

Provided by Matthew Valleau

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 cup feta cheese
½ cup pine nuts
2 fresh pasta sheets
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the spinach until fully wilted, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then squeeze the spinach to remove as much liquid as you can.
  • Combine the cooked spinach, feta, and pine nuts in a blender or food processor and pulse until it is the consistency of a fine paste. Beat the egg and water together in a small bowl.
  • To assemble the ravioli, brush the egg over a sheet of pasta. Drop the filling mixture on the dough by teaspoonfuls about one inch apart. Cover the filling with the top sheet of pasta, pressing out the air from around each portion of filling. Press firmly around the filling in whatever shape you wish (circles, squares) and then cut them apart. Press the tines of a fork around the edges of the pasta to seal each raviolo.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the ravioli, stir gently, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the ravioli float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 499 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SPINACH AND FETA PASTA



Spinach and Feta Pasta image

An all time favorite of mine, I got this recipe from Allrecipes posted by Suki. It's fast and easy to make and tastes fantastic. Crusty rolls for mopping up the juices is all that's needed to finish the meal. I use lots more of the red pepper flakes to add zing and probably more feta as well since it's my favorite cheese. It's a real filling dinner for those nights when we want to eat vegetarian and DH requests this one frequently.

Provided by Cher Jewhurst

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups spinach leaves, packed
salt and pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is wilted.
  • Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.

FETA AND SPINACH STUFFED MUSHROOMS



Feta and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms image

Use whole wheat breadcrumbs to add deeper flavor to the spinach, feta and basil stuffing for these mushrooms.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 large white or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean, stems finely chopped for the filling
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups packed chopped, stemmed spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup coarse fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • If your mushrooms caps are very rounded, trim a very thin slice from the top of the caps to help them sit upright for baking. Toss the mushroom caps with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until just soft and wilted, 6 to 8 minutes. Scrape into a large bowl, season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and set aside to cool.
  • Add the feta and basil to the cooled mushroom stem mixture. Stir in the breadcrumbs until well moistened.
  • Pack each mushroom with an equal amount of filling and transfer the filled mushrooms to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is brown and crispy on top, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from the baking sheet.

BAKED SPINACH, FETA, AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



Baked Spinach, Feta, and Turkey Meatballs image

These spinach, feta, and turkey meatballs are quick and easy to make, easy to freeze, and taste great when reheated. My son and I call these "Combine Nuggets." Did you know that a combine is a giant tractor that harvests crops from the field? Well, I most certainly didn't until my 3-year-old told me! Therefore, thanks to the hardworking combines we can put the green things in our nuggets.

Provided by WTAmeal

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Mix together turkey, drained spinach, feta cheese, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Roll into 24 meatballs and place in the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

PENNE WITH TOMATO, SPINACH AND FETA SAUCE



Penne With Tomato, Spinach and Feta Sauce image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces red onion or 7 ounces chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/4 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
8 ounces penne
3 scallions
2 ounces feta cheese (4 tablespoons)
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil for penne.
  • Chop the whole onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons for the salad.
  • Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute onion in the oil until it softens.
  • Meanwhile mince garlic, and add to onion. Add pine nuts.
  • Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion begins to brown, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
  • Cook the penne according to package directions.
  • Wash and remove tough stems from spinach, and coarsely chop. Add to pot, and continue cooking.
  • Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to the pot.
  • In food processor blend the feta and yogurt.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the feta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta, and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 804, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 126 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 662 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese. A feta that is too crumbly or too salty will overpower the other flavors in the dish.
  • For a creamier spinach and feta, use full-fat milk or cream instead of skim milk or water.
  • Season the spinach and feta to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the spinach and feta immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spinach and feta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is packed with nutrients and is a good source of protein, iron, and calcium. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a spinach and feta recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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