Romanian Spinach and Cheese Pie (Plăcintă cu Spanac şi Brânză)

Plăcintă cu Spanac şi Brânză is a traditional Romanian savory pie filled with spinach and cheese. It's a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or a main course.

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Romanian Spinach and Cheese Pie (Plăcintă cu Spanac şi Brânză)

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh spinach, chopped
  • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 200g ricotta cheese
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 500g phyllo pastry sheets
  • 100g butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, onion, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Layer half of the phyllo pastry sheets in a greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  4. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture over the phyllo pastry.
  5. Layer the remaining phyllo pastry sheets on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  7. Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking dish Brush for butter

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Plăcintă cu Spanac şi Brânză warm as an appetizer or a light meal, accompanied by a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add a handful of chopped dill or parsley to the spinach and cheese mixture for extra flavor.

Cost

$15