Most people have conflicting emotions about spinach, traumatized by the green mush with a horrible taste from their childhood, and shy away from it despite its proven ultra-healthy benefits (Popeye was right all along!). I, on the other hand, have discovered its irresistible taste somewhere along the Mediterranean and its particular affinity with Feta cheese.
Yes, I’m a big fan of the Greek spanakopita, and an even bigger fan of this spinach tart with an ultra crunchy olive oil crust which has become a year-round favorite.
Easy to put together, it has an healthier side with its whole wheat and olive oil crust speckled with sesame seeds. I find this super crunchy and tasty base a lot more satisfying than the flaky and buttery dough from the spanakopita and it leaves me feeling much lighter too.
You’ll need a lot of spinach to fill in the tart, even more vitamins and minerals for you!
Stir it with the salty feta, shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes and eggs and you have a savory filling which is bound to become one of your favorite flavor combinations.
It’s the kind of tart that’s better enjoyed at room temperature and is frankly just as good when cold, so you’ll finally have something healthy on hand for those last minute cravings.
As a vegetarian main course it’s hard to beat and I couldn’t think of a better and more delicious way to add more spinach to your diet.
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