Description
Savor these roasted cabbage-steak spanakopita melts, where crispy cabbage meets creamy feta and fresh spinach, enveloped in flaky pastry for a delightful vegetarian treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large green or savoy cabbage (cut into 1-inch steaks)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (sautéed until wilted)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cabbage steaks on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown edges form.
- Sauté spinach in a pan until just wilted. In a bowl, combine feta cheese, lemon zest, and seasonings.
- Assemble by spooning filling onto each roasted cabbage steak, then wrap with puff pastry.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
Notes
- For added nutrition and flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley to the filling.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 28mg