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Spanakopita ( Spinach Cheese Phyllo)

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)58.5939
Energy (kCal)1430.6654
Carbohydrates (g)86.3925
Total fats (g)99.1595
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter; add onion and cook 5 minutes. | 2. Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes or until moisture has evaporated. | 3. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, egg, and seasonings; set aside. | 4. Preheat oven to 375°F. | 5. Melt remaining butter. | 6. Place one phyllo sheet lengthwise on waxed paper. | 7. Brush phyllo lightly with butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs. | 8. Place another phyllo sheet on top, brush with butter and sprinkle again with crumbs. | 9. Spread half the filling ( about 3/4 cup)along lengthwise edge of phyllo. | 10. With both hands lift waxed paper and roll from lengthwise edge, jelly-roll fashion. | 11. Place seam-side down onto a cookie sheet;press each end to seal. | 12. Brush top with butter and cut gashes in top of roll at 1 inch intervals. | 13. Make second roll with remaining ingredients. | 14. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. | 15. * Can be made ahead up to this point. Cool, wrap in plastic wrap, then in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, unwrap and heat in 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes). | 16. While warm cut into 1 inch slices, using gashes as a guide. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    butter 1/2 cup 684.0 31.428 21.372 57.6
    onion 1/2 cup diced 32.0 7.472 0.88 0.08
    spinach 1 bag rinsed drained chopped thawed drained - - - -
    ricotta cheese 1/2 cup 215.76 3.7696 13.9624 16.0952
    feta cheese 1/2 cup crumbled 198.0 3.0675 10.6575 15.96
    egg 1 beaten 71.5 0.36 6.28 4.755
    salt 1/8 teaspoon - - - -
    nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon 1.4438 0.1355 0.0161 0.0999
    pepper 1/8 teaspoon 0.7216 0.1839 0.0299 0.0094
    phyllo dough 4 sheets 227.24 39.976 5.396 4.56
    breadcrumb 1/4 cup unflavored - - - -

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



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