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
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4 eggs (200g)lightly beaten
- 2 cups (200g) freshminced dill
- 1 package (350g) phyllo (filo) dough
- ½ cup (60g) parmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 180 degrees Celsius).
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In a large bowlmix together the spinachfetaeggs1/4 cup (50g) of the olive oil and the dill until well incorporated.
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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!_
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Unwrap the phyllo dough and lay one layer at the base of the pan.
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Cover the phyllo dough with half of the spinach-feta mixture.
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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?_
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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.
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Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake for 40-45 minutesuntil golden brown.
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Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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