Greek Spinach Dip Recipes

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute shallots, green onions and garlic in some oil until fragrant.
• Add spinach and stir until spinach cooks down, about 2 minutes.
• Blend the spinach mixture into a rough puree in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Add lemon juice, yogurt, feta cheese, dill, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
• Dish and enjoy.

HEALTHY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a mesh strainer; run under warm water until the spinach is defrosted. Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach until dry.
• Combine yogurt, cream cheese, water chestnuts, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Process 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, then process an additional 30-60 seconds until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the spinach and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
• Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Serve with pita or your favorite sliced raw vegetables.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add shallots, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, scoop spinach into a food processor; pulse until roughly puréed, about 5 pulses. Add remaining ingredients except pepper, pulse once just to combine, then season to taste with pepper.
• Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.