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My Big Fat Greek Spinach Pie

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)154.477
Energy (kCal)2240.0178
Carbohydrates (g)87.886
Total fats (g)146.6577
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. THAW phyllo dough according to package directions; PLACE oven rack in lower third position; PREHEAT oven to 425°F ; SELECT a 14 x 9 deep metal baking sheet pan; SPRAY inner baking sheet surface with non-stick cooking spray; INSERT and fit a large sheet of parchment paper (not waxed paper!) into sheet pan; PRESS parchment paper in firmly. | 2. RINSE spinach and transfer into a large microwave-safe bowl containing 1/2 cup water; COVER bowl with a large plate; MICROWAVE on high power for 5 minutes. LET stand 1 minute; WEARING oven mitts, remove bowl from microwave; REMOVE plate from bowl; CAREFULLY drain spinach in colander placed in sink; PRESS spinach against colander to extract excess water; PLACE drained spinach on cutting board; COARSELY chop spinach; PLACE chopped spinach onto center of clean kitchen towel; SQUEEZE out as much moisture as possible into sink. | 3. TRANSFER spinach into a large mixing bowl; ADD the remaining filling ingredients; STIR mixture until thoroughly combined. | 4. LAY one sheet phyllo into baking dish, and brush thoroughly with melted butter; REPEAT procedure with 9 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. | 5. SPREAD spinach mixture evenly over phyllo, leaving a one-quarter inch border free on all sides. | 6. COVER spinach with one phyllo sheet, brushing with butter; SPRINKLE buttered phyllo sheet with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; LAY another 2 sheets phyllo on top of cheese-sprinkled layer; BRUSH with butter (do not add cheese to the following two sheets); REPEAT with one more phyllo sheet. | 7. PRESS layers gently with hands to release residual air pockets; SCORE the pie using a sharp knife through the top 3 phyllo layers into 9-12 equal pieces. | 8. BAKE for 20-25 minutes, or until phyllo is golden brown and crispy; COOL pie at least 10 minutes. | 9. LIFT out and slide parchment insert containing pie carefully onto a cutting surface; SLICE along scores, lifting pie from parchment with a sharp spatula before serving. | 10. SERVE and enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    spinach 2 packages - - - -
    water 1/2 cup 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    feta cheese 12 ounces crumbled 898.128 13.9142 48.3424 72.3946
    greek yogurt 3/4 cup strained - - - -
    artichoke heart 1/2 cup drained marinated chopped 201.7338 0.0 44.8801 1.1333
    green onion 1/2 cup sliced 9.585 2.0377 0.3444 0.1668
    mint leaf 1/4 cup minced 201.7338 0.0 44.8801 1.1333
    dill 2 tablespoons chopped 40.26 7.2824 2.1094 1.9193
    garlic clove 1 tablespoon minced 12.665 2.8101 0.5406 0.0425
    lemon zest 1 teaspoon grated 201.7338 0.0 44.8801 1.1333
    lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons squeezed 5.0325 1.5784 0.0801 0.0549
    nutmeg 1 teaspoon grated 11.55 1.0844 0.1285 0.7988
    black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground 2.8865 0.7354 0.1195 0.0375
    fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon 201.7338 0.0 44.8801 1.1333
    sugar 1/2 teaspoon 9.177 2.2954 0.0 0.0
    egg 2 beaten 143.0 0.72 12.56 9.51
    1/2 lb thawed 201.7338 0.0 44.8801 1.1333
    butter 1/2 cup unsalted melted 684.0 31.428 21.372 57.6
    parmesan cheese 3/4 cup grated 222.0 24.0 24.0 3.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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