Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional spanakopita, featuring roasted cabbage steaks topped with a savory spinach and cheese filling, served on whole wheat pita.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 large whole wheat pita breads
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cut the cabbage into 1-inch thick slices to create ‘steaks.’ You should get about 4-6 slices depending on the size of the cabbage.
- Place the cabbage steaks on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Flip the steaks to coat both sides evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are crispy and the cabbage is tender.
- While the cabbage is roasting, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until combined.
- Once the cabbage is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Place a roasted cabbage steak on each pita bread. Top each steak with a generous amount of the spinach and cheese mixture, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the pitas to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or chickpeas to the spinach filling.
- Experiment with different cheeses such as goat cheese or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg