Who Needs Feta? Spanakopita

[jenniferhughes]

You could put it in pita bread but I would still bake it... or even microwave it if you have to. Baking is really needed to blend the flavors.
This has really become a family favorite. Thanks for the recipe jesser!
Thanks so much adagio for the compliment! I will say, it was not the first photo !
Also yes, that is puff pastry in the photo, not phyllo dough.

[LadyDragonfly1]

Someone on the Q&A board said that Pillsbury Crescent rolls are vegan.  That would be easier to work with than puff pasty.

[MollyG]

This was wonderful. I baked it in a 9.5 x 13.5 (that's what my mom has... I think it's a bit strange, but oh well). I did add a bit extra lemon juice to the filling, and I still feel like it could have used more. For those of you who do not like to work with phyllo dough, I totally understand, but the end result was so yummy and crispy. I think I would like it with puff pastry, too. Oh, also, I baked it for WAY longer then 45 min... It wasn't getting golden, so I just kept it in the oven and kept an eye on it. I definitely recommend this recipe!

[secondbase]

this really is a GREAT recipe. mine did not look nearly as pretty as the one in the photo and it was very messy, but tasted delicious!

[jabang]

Can I use an aluminum pan? And can I use oil in place on the melted vegan butter/margarine? I tried Smart Balance awhile ago, and I thought it was gross. I don't know if that's the same as Earth Balance... which I can't find in my grocery store. Thanks.

[deuceO]

Very good, my omni family had no idea they were eating tofu!  It does not keep well though, the phyllo gets soggy.  But right out of the oven...perfection!!!

[tensecondrule]

This was delicious.
I followed the recipe, but added basil and about 1/3c of 'juice' from a can of green olives, I didn't have any dill. Either way it turned out wonderfully and my family enjoy'd it very much(although it was suggested to add cheese). I was expecting my first time with phyllo dough to be a mess, but it was far easier than I thought. It's worth the trouble!
Overall it was very good, and I'm sure I'll be making this again in the future.

[MirandaKate]

oh my god, i want to try this. i am very inexperienced with using phyllo dough. i'm not even sure i know what it is or where i could find it.

You should be able to find vegan puff pastry and just roll it out, put the filling on top, then another layer of puff pastry on top and bake.  Not that I've tried it, but I bet you two store bought pie crusts would work nicely the same way albeit with a thinner layer of pastry.

BTW, I work with phillo from time to time and I LOVE my olive oil spray bottle to do it fast, easy and mess free (not to mention lower fat).  Just lay out a sheet, spray, lay another sheet on top, spray, etc.  Its also so fast I find I can bypass the covering of the phillo because I can get them sprayed before they dry out.

[VeGirLizzyQ]

This was pretty good...

i used water packed firm tofu, instead of silken.. but i think next time i will do silken. i also used 9oz fresh spinach, and put half of it in my processor so i could stir it easier. Next time i will use more spinach, and more lemon juice.

[SoYummy]

this recipe is fabulous! My husband thought there was feta in the mix...hahaa.. the is my second time making it and I can't wait to get my spankopita On!!!

[BIANCAROSE]

Wow, thanks! I will look for the puff pastry next time I go grocery shopping, and I will report back. Thanks for the help!!!

I bought mine at Whole Foods

[Naava]

I made the recipe as is except that my daughter made a mistake on the dried dill weed and added tablespoon instead of the half teaspoon. It was excellent anyway.

[unecuilleree]

This stuff is off the chain.  I was wondering what I was going to do without feta... and now I don't have to.  Thanks!

[Laurumz]

Very good.  I just spooned some of the filling into some original variety pillsbury crescent rolls, rolled them up and baked it for about 10 minutes.  They were like mini calzones.

[nerdpanda]

wow this was really good, thank you!