Weight Watchers Greek Spanakopita
Servings: 12 (serving size: 1 piece)
Ingredients:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tbsp. olive oil (3 Smart Points)
- 2 bunches of English spinach (about 400g), trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 4 green shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 75g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (3 Smart Points)
- 1 cup 97% fat-free cottage cheese (5 Smart Points)
- 4 medium eggs (8 Smart Points)
- 1 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
- 8 sheets of filo pastry (48 Smart Points)
- Olive oil spray (for misting)
- Cherry tomatoes (250g), halved
- Green string beans (150g), trimmed and halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly spray a 23 cm pie dish with olive oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the spinach for 3–4 minutes until wilted. Transfer to a colander placed over the sink, cool, and press to squeeze out excess liquid.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until softened. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in spinach, crumbled feta, cottage cheese, eggs, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay a sheet of filo on the bench and lightly spray with olive oil. Repeat with remaining filo, placing each sheet on top of the last, at a 45-degree angle. Ease the layered filo into the pie dish, allowing filo to overhang the side of the dish.
- Pour the spinach mixture into the pastry shell. Fold overhanging filo over the filling, overlapping to cover completely. Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the filling is set, and the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
- Calories: Approximately 140
- Total Fat: Approximately 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 74mg
- Sodium: Approximately 208mg
- Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 13g
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Sugars: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 7g
Weight Watchers Smart Points per Serving:
- Blue Plan: Approximately 3 Smart Points per serving
- Green Plan: Approximately 3 Smart Points per serving
- Purple Plan: Approximately 3 Smart Points per serving
Please note that Smart Points values may vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use, so it’s always a good idea to double-check the Smart Points using the Weight Watchers app or materials for the most accurate values. Enjoy your delicious Greek Spanakopita!
