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Baked Spinach

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45min

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4 servings

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Balkan Baked Spinach, or Pečeni Spanać, is a simple yet flavorful side dish that showcases the natural goodness of fresh spinach. The spinach is combined with sautéed onions, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices, then baked until tender and lightly crispy on top. This healthy and nutritious dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a vegetarian main course.

Nutrition Facts

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Fiber
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4 g
2 g
Allergen Content

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Milk

Ingredients

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1
Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2
Clean spinach

Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and remove any tough stems. Roughly chop the spinach leaves.

3
Chop onions and garlic

Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

4
Sauté onions and garlic

In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions are softened and translucent.

5
Add spinach

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.

6
Remove from heat

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spinach mixture cool slightly.

7
Crumble feta cheese

Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.

8
Beat eggs

In a small bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.

9
Mix ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

10
Transfer to baking dish

Transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

11
Bake

Bake the spinach for 25-30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are crispy.

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Serve

Remove the Balkan Baked Spinach from the oven and serve hot as a side dish or vegetarian main course.

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