Vegan Spanakopita with Sunflower Seed 'Feta' by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

1h30

8 servings

๐Ÿฅฌ

1 kg

Fresh spinach

๐Ÿง…

2

Onion

๐Ÿซ“

1 packet

Phyllo pastry sheets

๐ŸŒฑ

300 g

Sunflower seeds

โšช

4 tbsp

White

๐Ÿซ’

100 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿซ’

1 tbsp

Olive oil

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 tsp

Salt

๐ŸŒฑ

Black sesame

  1. Peel
    • Onion

    Peel and finely slice the onions.

  2. Place
    • Sunflower seeds

    Place the sunflower seeds in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat slightly and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Heat
    • Onion
    • Olive oil

    In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Wash
    • Fresh spinach

    Meanwhile, wash and roughly chop the spinach.

  5. Stir
    • Fresh spinach
    • Salt
    • Onion

    Add the spinach to the onions, season with 1 tsp of salt, lower the heat to medium and cover, letting the spinach wilt for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Drain
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Salt
    • White or cider vinegar

    Meanwhile, drain the sunflower seeds, add 1 tsp of salt and the white vinegar, then blend roughly to a grainy texture, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  7. Add
    • Fresh spinach

    Add the resulting vegan cheese to the spinach with the heat off.

  8. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 175ยฐC.

  9. Pour
    • Olive oil

    Pour the olive oil into a small bowl, take out a large rectangular baking dish, and use a pastry brush to apply a thin layer of oil to the dish.

  10. Lay
    • Phyllo pastry sheets
    • Olive oil

    Lay down a first phyllo sheet, brush it lightly with oil, then add a second sheet, continuing to oil between each sheet until half the packet of phyllo is used.

  11. Spread
    • Fresh spinach
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Phyllo pastry sheets

    Spread the spinach and vegan cheese mixture in an even layer over the phyllo.

  12. Layer
    • Phyllo pastry sheets
    • Olive oil

    Repeat the phyllo layering and oiling process until the remaining phyllo sheets and olive oil are used up.

  13. Sprinkle
    • Black sesame or nigella seeds

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking for 55 minutes to 1 hour.

  14. Serve

    Serve immediately.

Vegan Spanakopita with Sunflower Seed 'Feta' by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

1h30

8 servings

๐Ÿฅฌ

1 kg

Fresh spinach

๐Ÿง…

2

Onion

๐Ÿซ“

1 packet

Phyllo pastry sheets

๐ŸŒฑ

300 g

Sunflower seeds

โšช

4 tbsp

White

๐Ÿซ’

100 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿซ’

1 tbsp

Olive oil

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 tsp

Salt

๐ŸŒฑ

Black sesame

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Peel and finely slice the onions.

    ๐Ÿง…Onion
    ๐Ÿ”ชKnife
    ๐ŸชตCutting board
  2. Step 2/14

    Place the sunflower seeds in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat slightly and simmer for 15 minutes.

    ๐ŸŒฑSunflower seeds
    ๐ŸฒSaucepan
  3. Step 3/14

    In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    ๐Ÿง…Onion
    ๐Ÿซ’Olive oil
    ๐ŸฒLarge pot
  4. Step 4/14

    Meanwhile, wash and roughly chop the spinach.

    ๐ŸฅฌFresh spinach
    ๐Ÿ”ชKnife
    ๐ŸชตCutting board
  5. Step 5/14

    Add the spinach to the onions, season with 1 tsp of salt, lower the heat to medium and cover, letting the spinach wilt for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    ๐ŸฅฌFresh spinach
    ๐Ÿง‚Salt
    ๐ŸฒLarge pot
  6. Step 6/14

    Meanwhile, drain the sunflower seeds, add 1 tsp of salt and the white vinegar, then blend roughly to a grainy texture, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

    ๐ŸŒฑSunflower seeds
    ๐Ÿง‚Salt
    ๐ŸถWhite or cider vinegar
  7. Step 7/14

    Add the resulting vegan cheese to the spinach with the heat off.

    ๐ŸฅฌFresh spinach
    ๐ŸฒLarge pot
  8. Step 8/14

    Preheat the oven to 175ยฐC.

  9. Step 9/14

    Pour the olive oil into a small bowl, take out a large rectangular baking dish, and use a pastry brush to apply a thin layer of oil to the dish.

    ๐Ÿซ’Olive oil
    ๐ŸฅฃSmall bowl
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธPastry brush
    ๐ŸณLarge rectangular baking dish
  10. Step 10/14

    Lay down a first phyllo sheet, brush it lightly with oil, then add a second sheet, continuing to oil between each sheet until half the packet of phyllo is used.

    ๐Ÿซ“Phyllo pastry sheets
    ๐Ÿซ’Olive oil
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธPastry brush
    ๐ŸณLarge rectangular baking dish
  11. Step 11/14

    Spread the spinach and vegan cheese mixture in an even layer over the phyllo.

    ๐ŸฅฌFresh spinach
    ๐ŸŒฑSunflower seeds
    ๐ŸณLarge rectangular baking dish
  12. Step 12/14

    Repeat the phyllo layering and oiling process until the remaining phyllo sheets and olive oil are used up.

    ๐Ÿซ“Phyllo pastry sheets
    ๐Ÿซ’Olive oil
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธPastry brush
    ๐ŸณLarge rectangular baking dish
  13. Step 13/14

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking for 55 minutes to 1 hour.

    ๐ŸŒฑBlack sesame or nigella seeds
    ๐ŸณLarge rectangular baking dish
  14. Step 14/14

    Serve immediately.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Grains, Bakery, Seeds, Condiments, Oils, Spices

Ingredients

Fresh spinach, Onion, Phyllo pastry sheets, Sunflower seeds, White, Olive oil, Salt, Black sesame

Notes

White (or cider vinegar), Olive oil (for brushing the phyllo layers), Olive oil (for cooking the onions), Black sesame (or nigella seeds)

Allergens

Gluten, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Halal, Vegan, Kosher, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

320 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 24g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.8mg, Magnesium: 75mg, Calcium: 90mg, Potassium: 480mg, Sodium: 480mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 470ยตg, Vitamin K: 280ยตg, Vitamin E: 4.5mg, Folate: 90ยตg, Vitamin C: 12mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Saucepan, Large pot, Pastry brush, Small bowl, Large rectangular baking dish, Knife, Cutting board

Appliances

Blender, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Savory Pie, Main Course, Spinach Pie

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Family Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@le.renard.et.les.raisins

Origin

Cuisine

Greek

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Crispy, Crunchy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Earthy, Briny

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 3 days (airtight container,reheat in oven to restore crispness), freezer : 1 month (wrap tightly before baking or in individual portions after baking,thaw before reheating)