Keto Spanakopita is a creamy and flavorful dish without increasing carb count. It has a taste of Parmesan cheese, which gives an umami flavor, and cream cheese, which provides a smooth taste. We bake this recipe in the oven. This spanakopita is made with a few ingredients, such as almond flour, egg, spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, butter, olive oil, garlic, ricotta cheese, oregano, onion, dried dill, and Parmesan cheese. These are the simple and basic components that may be simply purchased in supermarkets and may already be in your kitchen. This recipe has 2 g of net carbs in a portion, which is perfect for a keto diet. You may prepare this dish in advance because it heats up perfectly. This dish requires fifty minutes to prepare without any complications. Keto Spanakopita are ideal for weekdays, lunch, snacks, and parties.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Appetizer, Side, Main
- Cuisine: Greek
- Caloric content: 320 kcal
- Time for prep: 20 minutes
- Cooking duration: 30 minutes
- Single portion size: 1 piece
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Total time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Frying pan
- Cutting board
- Baking dish
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Knife
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 big eggs
- 3 cups of spinach
- 1 cup of feta cheese
- 2 tbsps of olive oil
- Half a cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp of dried dill
- Salt
- 1/4 cup of almond flour
- 2 tbsps of butter
- Two cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsps of cream cheese
- 1 small onion
- Pepper
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This flour contributes to carb balance and structure. If you like, you can substitute ground pecans.
EGGS:
- It provides structure and aids in the bonding of all components. Do not use any keto replacements because they will not produce the same texture.
GARLIC:
- It gives the dish a strong, deep taste and a savory flavor without adding extra carbs.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It has a salty flavor and crispy texture. You can use freshly grated Parmesan, which works well. Pecorino Romano or Asiago are suitable keto substitutions.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use olive oil or butter to coat a baking dish.
- Warm the olive oil in a pan.
- Cook till the onion is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Include the garlic and heat for one minute.
- Put it away from the fire.
- In a big bowl, properly mix all of the components.
- Smooth the surface of the baking dish after adding the mixture. Garnish the top to make a golden crust with the melted butter.
- Insert it in the oven and bake for half an hour or till the filling is properly set and the surface becomes golden.
- Make slices in servings and leave them to chill lightly.
TIPS:
- Include a small amount of nutmeg in the filling to produce an aromatic taste.
- Smoothly blend the spinach to reduce extra water content and avoid the filling from becoming soggy.
- Bake for twenty minutes in the oven.
- You can utilize muffin tins for making separate portions.
- We can use frozen spinach, but defrost it completely and dry it.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep the remaining in a closed vessel for four days.
FREEZING:
- Tightly cover the servings with the foil or plastic wrap and store them for 50-60 days.
FAQs:
Could I use kale rather than spinach?
Yes, it will works perfect, but make sure it is slightly cooked to remove its harshness and finely chopped.
May I prepare this dish in advance?
Sure, you can assemble this recipe, then keep it in the fridge for several hours before baking.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS :
No. of calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 560 mg
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 28 g
Proteins: 14 g
One single portion: 1 piece
Total carbs: 6 g