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Mouth-Watering Greek Vegan Recipe: Vegan Spanakopita

Photo by: Eating Bird Food
Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish made with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo pastry. This recipe is a vegan version of the classic dish that is just as delicious and easy to make. It’s perfect for a party, potluck or as a main dish for dinner. The combination of spinach, herbs and vegan cheese makes this dish a flavorful and healthy meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients

Vegan Feta Cheese (4 oz)
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Fresh Spinach (10 oz)
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Phyllo Pastry (16 oz)
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Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp)
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Olive Oil (2 Tbsp)
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Dried Dill (1 tsp)

Sea Salt (1/2 tsp)
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Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp)
Directions
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Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
- Thaw phyllo pastry according to package directions.
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Step 2
- Wash and chop spinach.
- In a large bowl, mix spinach, vegan feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, dried dill, sea salt and ground nutmeg until combined.
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Step 3
- Unroll phyllo pastry and cut into strips about 2 inches wide.
- Take a strip of phyllo pastry and brush with olive oil.
- Place a tablespoon of spinach mixture on one end of the strip.