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Deliciously Greek: Vegan Spanakopita Recipe
If you’re a fan of Greek cuisine, you’re probably familiar with spanakopita – a traditional dish made with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo pastry. But did you know that it’s possible to make a vegan version of this delicious dish? This recipe uses tofu and a variety of herbs and spices to create a filling that’s just as flavorful as the original. Plus, it’s completely dairy-free and cholesterol-free, making it a healthy and ethical choice for any meal. Try it out and see for yourself!
Ingredients:
1 block of firm tofu
crumbled
crumbled
1 onion
diced
diced
2 garlic cloves
minced
minced
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
optional
optional
1/4 cup parsley
chopped
chopped
1/4 cup dill
chopped
chopped
1/4 cup mint
chopped
chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 package of vegan phyllo pastry
defrosted
defrosted
1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the crumbled tofu, onion, garlic, nutritional yeast (if using), parsley, dill, mint, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Roll out the phyllo pastry and cut it into strips that are about 3 inches wide. (You can adjust the size based on your preferences or the size of your baking dish.)
- Brush each strip with olive oil and place a spoonful of the tofu mixture at one end of the strip.
- Fold the end of the strip over the filling to create a triangle shape. Continue folding the strip back and forth in a triangular pattern, like you’re folding a flag, until you reach the end of the strip.
- Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling until you have a tray full of spanakopita triangles.
- Brush the tops of the spanakopita with olive oil and place the tray in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden-brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
And there you have it - a delicious, vegan twist on a classic Greek dish. Whether you’re vegan or not, this spanakopita recipe is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or potluck. Enjoy!