Spinach and Ricotta Strudel
Mediterranean Medium

Spinach and Ricotta Strudel

A crisp, golden pastry roll filled with savory greens, salty cheese, and toasted pine nuts

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⏱️ 45 minutes 25 minutes prep · 20 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
285 Calories
11g Protein
24g Carbs
16g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This strudel offers a streamlined alternative to traditional spanakopita, using layered phyllo for a shatteringly crisp crust. The addition of raisins and pine nuts adds subtle sweetness and crunch to the savory spinach and feta filling.


Instructions

1

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400Β°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the spinach, ricotta, feta, scallions, raisins, pine nuts, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and nutmeg in a large bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

2

Layer the phyllo sheets on a clean counter, coating each sheet thoroughly with olive oil spray to ensure a light, flaky finish. Mound the spinach mixture into a narrow log along the bottom edge of the phyllo, leaving a 2-inch border at the bottom and a half-inch border on the sides.

3

Fold the bottom edge of the dough over the filling, then continue to roll the dough into a tight log, leaving the ends open. Transfer the strudel seam-side down to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with olive oil and cut four diagonal vents across the top to allow steam to escape during baking.

4

Bake until the pastry is golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even color. Let the strudel cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help the filling set before slicing. Serve warm, while the crust is still shatteringly crisp.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Make Ahead: The filling can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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Storage: Best served immediately; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and crisped in a 350Β°F oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Best served immediately; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and crisped in a 350Β°F oven.

Can I make this ahead of time?

The filling can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

What substitutions can I make?
  • frozen chopped spinach: fresh steamed spinach, squeezed very dry
Rohit Bothra
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Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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