Name: Spanakopita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 0.25 cup chopped shallot; 1 (11 ounce) package baby spinach; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 clove garlic, grated; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 4 slices provolone cheese; 8 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Spanakopita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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These grilled cheese sandwiches give you all the flavors of the Greek spinach pie, spanakopita, without dealing with fussy layers of phyllo--perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The creamy flavor-packed filling works well in more than just a sandwich: try it in a calzone or on top of a roasted cauliflower steak too.

Adam Dolge

Updated on November 26, 2019

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 sandwiches

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
¼ cup chopped shallot
1 (11 ounce) package baby spinach
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, grated
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
4 slices provolone cheese
8 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute. Add spinach in batches and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer the spinach mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.
Divide provolone among 4 bread slices. Top each with about 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture and another slice of bread.
Wipe the pan clean. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add 2 sandwiches and cook until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, adjusting the heat as necessary, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1 tablespoon butter and 2 sandwiches. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483	Calories
26g	Fat
40g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g	45%
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 12g	61%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Vitamin A 5644IU	113%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Folate 47mcg	12%
Sodium 744mg	32%
Calcium 511mg	39%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 128mg	30%
Potassium 311mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.