Best 5 Spinach Rice Feta Pie Recipes

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Are you a fan of dishes that are both flavorful and packed with wholesome ingredients? If so, then you must try spinach rice feta pie. This delectable dish is a true symphony of flavors, featuring the earthy goodness of spinach, the nutty richness of rice, the tangy and salty notes of feta cheese, all perfectly harmonized in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a spinach rice feta pie that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of making this irresistible savory pie.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND FETA PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bunch Swiss chard, stems and leaves chopped and reserved separately (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
Kosher salt
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
6 ounces feta cheese, preferably Greek, crumbled
1/3 cup coarsely chopped dill
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
12 to 14 sheets phyllo dough from one 16-ounce package
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Tomato Salad, for serving, recipe follows
3 ripe medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup halved pitted olives, such as Kalamata
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the garlic, onions and chard stems until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to combine. Add 1 cup water, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook without stirring until the rice is tender but not mushy, about 12 minutes. Uncover, add the spinach, chard leaves and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool (stirring with a large spoon will speed this up).
  • 2. When the filling is cool, stir in the egg and then the feta, dill, raisins, pine nuts and lemon zest.
  • 3. Place a large piece of parchment paper on a work surface. Lay out one sheet of phyllo and brush all over with some of the melted butter. Lay another sheet crosswise on top and brush with butter again. Working to form a large round of phyllo layers, lay an additional 6 sheets of phyllo dough diagonally over the first 2 sheets, brushing each sheet with butter, so they overlap in the center. Spread the filling in the center of the sheets and bring all the loose ends of the phyllo to rest on top to make a free-form pie, using the butter to help the pieces stick to each other. Lay 4 of the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo evenly over the top of the pie, tucking the edges under the bottom to form an enclosed disk and brushing each piece of dough with butter. Use the last 2 sheets, if necessary, to cover the filling or enclose the circle. Brush the outside of the pie with butter.
  • 4. Lift the parchment with the pie onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy, about 40 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature with the Tomato Salad on the side.
  • Toss the tomatoes with the pepperoncini and the olives in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

CHEF JOHN'S SPINACH AND FETA PIE



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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

SPINACH, RICE & FETA PIE



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This is a great recipe if you like spinach and feta cheese. The times I've made it for other people, they really enjoyed this unusual rice dish. I used white rice in this recipe that was freshly made for the recipe, but I think that leftover rice would work too. I also used Kraft Parmesan cheese, but think that freshly grated Parmesan would be even better.

Provided by karen

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 cups long-grain rice, cooked
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in the cooked rice, feta cheese, egg, egg whites and spinach.
  • Pour mixture into a 9 inch pie plate coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pie.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
  • Broil for 2 minutes or until pie is golden brown.

SARAH'S FETA RICE PILAF



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Rice and orzo pasta merge with the flavors of onion and garlic to create this versatile side dish. Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color. You can get Bulgarian feta cheese at most international grocery stores. Bulgarian feta is creamier than the Greek version which tends to be very dry.

Provided by jmerar

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup orzo pasta
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped spinach
½ cup chopped Bulgarian feta cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir oro in the melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion into orzo and cook until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir garlic into orzo-onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix rice and chicken broth into orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 739.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPINACH, RICE AND FETA PIE



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Make and share this Spinach, Rice and Feta Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tranch

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups long-grain rice, cooked
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 egg whites
10 ounces frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
to taste olive oil flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 inch pie plate with the cooking spray.
  • Squeeze all moisture out of spinach.
  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Gradually add in milk stirring with a whisk, until smooth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in rice, Feta, egg, egg white and spinach.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pie plate, sprinkle top with Parmesan and b ake for 35 minutes.
  • Turn broiler on and broil until top is golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 475.4, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2, Protein 13

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Overcooked spinach will become mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it's wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a feta cheese that is firm and crumbly, with a slightly salty and tangy flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the herbs: Herbs add a lot of flavor to this dish. Use fresh herbs whenever possible, and don't be afraid to use a generous amount.
  • Let the pie cool before slicing: This will help the pie to hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Spanakopita is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its flaky phyllo dough, creamy spinach filling, and tangy feta cheese, spanakopita is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, give spanakopita a try!

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