Lunch: Spinach Pie
Mary Fitzgerald, Wexford: Gardener and internet enthusiast Three generations of my family have eaten this dish: we used to make it to use up my father's seasonal harvest of spinach. I now grow spinach in my own garden, along with everything from sorrel an
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Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Pie
Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.
Ingredients
560g (1lb 4oz) spinach, washed
1 onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
250g (10oz) cottage cheese
250g (10oz) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 °C/350 °F/Gas 4.
Steam the spinach, drain well and roughly chop. In a large bowl, mix the cooked spinach with the onion, beaten eggs and both types of cheese. Beat well and season with pepper and nutmeg.
Transfer mixture to one large pie dish, or individual dishes if using. Bake in preheated oven for 25 –30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
