Dairy-Free Spanakopita (Savory Spinach Pie)
 
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This recipe was shared with us by a reader named Belle. It's a dairy-free twist on a classic Greek dish.
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce) package medium firm tofu, drained and crumbled
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 (7-ounce) package dairy-free cheese alternative, shredded or chopped (such as Chao or Daiya)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or basil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 package filo pastry (20 sheets), thawed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a rectangular casserole dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the tofu, spinach, cheese alternative, onion, eggs, dill, oregano, and sea salt, until combined.
  3. Put four sheets of filo on the bottom of your prepared casserole dish, and spread ¼ of the filling on top. Repeat this process, four sheets of filo topped with ¼ of the filling, three more times, Then top with four more sheets of filo.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil on top of filo and brush it on evenly.
  5. Bake the spanikopita for 45 minutes, or until it is lightly risen and the top is browned.
  6. Pie will rise and brown.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-spanakopita-spinach-pie