A Greek Classic Made Meatless – Orektiko

What are some of the key ingredients needed to make vegan spanakopita?

Introduction

Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish typically made with spinach, feta cheese, and phyllo pastry. However, with a few simple substitutions, you can make a delicious vegan version of this classic dish that is both healthy and flavorful! Here is a recipe for vegan spanakopita that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your belly happy.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of spinach, washed and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 cup of crumbled tofu
• 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 package of phyllo pastry
• 1/2 cup of melted vegan butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
3. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Brush a baking dish with some of the melted vegan butter.
6. Unwrap the phyllo pastry and lay one sheet flat on a clean surface. Brush the sheet with melted vegan butter and place another sheet on top. Repeat until you have stacked about ten sheets.
7. Transfer the phyllo pastry to the prepared baking dish and spread the spinach mixture over the top.
8. Repeat the process of layering sheets of phyllo pastry with melted vegan butter until you have used up the rest of the phyllo pastry. Brush the top layer with vegan butter.
9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Thanks for following this delicious vegan spanakopita recipe! Once you taste this Greek classic made meatless, you will never go back to the traditional version. Enjoy your healthy and scrumptious dish!