Turkey & Spinach Pie

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Savory flaky filo pastry filled with seasoned turkey and wilted spinach
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This savory Turkey and Spinach Pie is a comforting, hearty dish that balances tender meat with earthy greens. The filling features ground turkey seasoned with cumin and nutmeg, mixed with sautéed onions and garlic, then layered with fresh spinach. Encased in layers of buttery filo pastry, the pie bakes until golden and crisp. ItâÂÂs a perfect main course for family dinners or potlucks, offering a satisfying texture and rich flavor profile. Simple to assemble yet impressive in presentation, this recipe brings warmth to the table without requiring complex techniques.

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Turkey & Spinach Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 537.8

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This savory Turkey and Spinach Pie is a comforting, hearty dish that balances tender meat with earthy greens. The filling features ground turkey seasoned with cumin and nutmeg, mixed with saut&# 195;©ed onions and garlic, then layered with fresh spinach. Encased in layers of buttery filo pastry, the pie bakes until golden and crisp. ItâÂÂs a perfect main course for family dinners or potlucks, offering a satisfying texture and rich flavor profile. Simple to assemble yet impressive in presentation, this recipe brings warmth to the table without requiring complex techniques.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. Trim and wash the fresh spinach thoroughly.
  3. Place the spinach in a large pan with a pinch of salt and no extra water.
  4. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the leaves are soft.
  5. Drain the spinach well and set aside.
  6. Brush a shallow 8-inch pie dish with melted butter.
  7. Line the dish with 6 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer them.
  8. Ensure the pastry edges overlap the sides of the dish.
  9. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion until it begins to soften.
  10. Stir in the crushed garlic and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute.
  11. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey with salt, pepper, grated mozzarella cheese, and ground nutmeg.
  12. Place half of the drained spinach in the bottom of the prepared pie dish.
  13. Spread half of the onion mixture over the spinach.
  14. Spread the seasoned turkey mixture evenly over the onion layer.
  15. Add the remaining onion mixture, followed by the remaining spinach.
  16. Brush the remaining 2 sheets of filo pastry with melted butter.
  17. Cut the remaining pastry sheets into strips and arrange them randomly over the top of the pie.
  18. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
  19. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and tender.
  20. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 537.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.8g94%
Saturated Fat 38.2g191%
Cholesterol 161.2mg54%
Sodium 482.2mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: turkey, spinach, filo pastry, pie, savory, baking, main course, comfort food, cumin, nutmeg, onion, garlic, mozzarella, sesame seeds, easy dinner
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