Spinach, rice, and feta pie is a delicious preparation that combines healthy ingredients and Mediterranean flavor. This dish has its roots in Greek cuisine, where spinach and feta cheese are frequently used in traditional recipes like the famous spanakopita. In several Latin American countries, similar recipes may be called spinach pie or spinach quiche, although the inclusion of rice and feta cheese gives it a particular touch that sets it apart from other options. This recipe is appreciated for its creamy texture and its balanced mix of flavors, perfect for a nutritious and comforting meal.
Spinach, rice, and feta pie
How to Make Spinach, Rice, and Feta Pie
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
Squeeze out all the moisture from the spinach.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion for 3 minutes.
Add the flour, salt, and pepper.
Gradually add the milk while stirring with a whisk until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add the rice, feta, egg, egg white, and spinach.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, sprinkle the top with Parmesan, and bake for 35 minutes.
Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Ingredients (13)
- Butter
- Onion
- Wheat flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Milk
- Long grain rice
- Feta cheese
- Egg
- Egg whites
- Frozen spinach
- Olive oil
- Olive oil flavored cooking spray
Instructions (11 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray
- 3 Squeeze all the moisture from the spinach
- 4 In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion for 3 minutes
- 5 Add the flour, salt, and pepper
- 6 Gradually add the milk while stirring with a whisk until smooth
- 7 Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring constantly
- 8 Remove from heat
- 9 Add the rice, feta, egg, egg white, and spinach
- 10 Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, sprinkle the top with parmesan, and bake for 35 minutes
- 11 Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is golden brown, about 2 minutes
Nutritional Information
Calories:
399 kcal
Protein:
26%
Carbohydrates:
19%
Fat:
19%
Sugar:
7%
Sodium:
19%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.