Here’s a delicious Greek Keto Spanakopita recipe:

Ingredients

  1. Spinach Filling:
  2. 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  3. 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  4. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  5. 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  6. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  9. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  10. Keto Pastry Dough:
  11. 2 cups almond flour
  12. 1/2 cup coconut flour
  13. 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (Swerve, Erythritol)
  14. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  15. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  16. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  17. 2 large eggs
  18. Optional Toppings:
  19. Sesame seeds
  20. Poppy seeds
  21. Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Spinach Filling:
  3. Sauté spinach, garlic, and dill in olive oil until wilted.
  4. Mix in feta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  5. Prepare Keto Pastry Dough:
  6. Combine almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, salt, and baking powder.
  7. Mix in melted butter and eggs until dough forms.
  8. Knead dough for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Assemble Spanakopita:
  10. Divide dough into 2 equal portions.
  11. Roll out each portion into a thin sheet.
  12. Spread spinach filling evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
  13. Fold dough over filling, pressing edges to seal.
  14. Bake: 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  15. Cool: 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (approximate per serving)

  1. Calories: 520
  2. Protein: 18g
  3. Fat: 44g
  4. Carbohydrates: 5g
  5. Net Carbs: 3g

Keto Tips

  1. Choose high-quality almond flour.
  2. Limit portion size.
  3. Use sugar-free sweeteners.
  4. Pair with keto-friendly sides (salad, veggies).

Variations

  1. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken: Replace pastry with chicken breasts.
  2. Keto Spanakopita Bites: Use muffin tin for individual servings.
  3. Vegan Spanakopita: Replace feta with vegan alternative, eggs with flaxseed.
  4. Gluten-Free Spanakopita: Substitute gluten-free flours.

Traditional Spanakopita Variations

  1. Triangular Shape: Fold dough into triangles.
  2. Spiral Design: Roll dough into spiral shape.
  3. Individual Servings: Use mini muffin tin.