Spanakopita is an ideal toddler-friendly recipe for Australia-based parents! This tasty spinach and feta-filled pastry is packed with healthy nutrients, including fibre, iron, and vitamins. It’s incredibly simple to prepare and, best of all, it’s a great way to introduce a variety of flavours to your little one. Serve it warm for lunch with a yogurt dip, or as a side along with their favourite meal. Let’s get cooking and discover the delicious taste of Spanakopita with your toddler today!

General Information:

• Macronutrients: Proteinfatcarbohydrates
• Calories: 350-400 per serving
• Serving size: 4-6
• Cooking time: 45 minutes

A Toddler-Friendly Greek Favorite

Ingredients

• 3 bunches of fresh baby spinach leaves (5-600g)washed and thoroughly dried
• 1 ¾ cup feta cheese (215g)crumbled

• 4 eggs (200g)lightly beaten

• 2 cups (200g) freshminced dill
• 1 package (350g) phyllo (filo) dough
• ½ cup (60g) parmesan cheesegrated

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 180 degrees Celsius).

2. In a large bowlmix together the spinachfetaeggs1/4 cup (50g) of the olive oil and the dill until well incorporated.

3. Spread the remaining olive oil on the cooking pan.

4._Joke: What did one wall say to the other wall?

Answer: I’ll meet you at the corner!_

1. Unwrap the phyllo dough and lay one layer at the base of the pan.

2. Cover the phyllo dough with half of the spinach-feta mixture.

3. Layer 4-5 more pieces of phyllo dough on topbrushing each piece with olive oil.

8._Joke: What did the farmer say when he lost his tractor?

Answer: Where’s my tractor?_

1. Spread the remaining spinach-feta mixture on top of the phyllo doughfollowed by 4-5 more pieces of phyllo dough on topbrushing each piece with olive oil.

2. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

3. Bake for 40-45 minutesuntil golden brown.

4. Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!