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Keto Spanakopita with Fathead Dough – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Keto Spanakopita with Fathead Dough

A keto-friendly take on the classic Greek spanakopita, using a cheesy fathead dough instead of phyllo. Each pocket is filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta, and aromatics, making for a perfect low-carb appetizer or light meal.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 455

Ingredients
  

  • For the Keto Fathead Dough
  • 1¾ cups / 7 oz / 198g shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) / 28g cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (3 oz) / 85g blanched almond flour
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • For the Spinach Feta Filling
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 cups (120 g / 4.2 oz) fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) jarred roasted red peppers, diced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup (2 oz) / 57g feta cheese crumbles, plus extra for garnish
  • Coconut oil or lard, for greasing
  • Fresh parsley and/or oregano, for garnish
  • for Perfect Keto Spanakopita
  • If the fathead dough is too sticky to work with, chill it in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. This will make it much easier to roll and shape.
  • For the crispiest crust, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone. The direct, even heat helps the bottom of the dough cook through and brown beautifully.

Method
 

  1. Prep Your Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a pizza stone or a large baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it generously with coconut oil or lard. A pizza stone will yield a crispier crust.
  3. Melt the Cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and softened cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth (about 60-90 seconds total).
  4. Form the Dough: Add the almond flour, egg, and salt to the melted cheese mixture.
  5. Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, combine until a sticky dough forms. Use your hands to knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it's uniform. If the dough is too sticky to handle, wrap it and chill for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Sauté the Filling: While the dough rests, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the spinach, diced red peppers, minced onions, garlic, and salt.
  8. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
  9. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid.
  10. Shape the Pockets: Divide the dough into four equal portions. On your prepared parchment paper, press or roll each portion into a 4. 5-inch square.
  11. Fill and Seal: Stir the feta crumbles into the cooled spinach mixture. Spoon the filling evenly down the center of each dough square.
  12. Fold one corner over to the opposite corner to form a triangle. Firmly press the edges together to seal completely.
  13. Bake to Golden Perfection: Transfer the baking sheet or pizza stone to the preheated oven.
  14. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  15. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  16. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra feta cheese and fresh parsley or oregano before serving warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  17. After cooking the spinach filling, press it with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This is key to preventing a soggy bottom.
  18. Don't overfill the pockets. It can be tempting, but overstuffing makes them difficult to seal and prone to bursting open during baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 38g

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