SPANECH JIBBIN: Syrian Spinach-Cheese Pie (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

Cuisine & Diet:  Dairy, Gluten-free, Hanukkah, Jewish, Kid-Friendly, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mimounah, Mizrahi, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sephardic, Shabbat, Shavuot, Syrian, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

GENERAL INGREDIENTS:
Vegetable, canola, or olive oil

Onions
Frozen chopped spinach
Cucumbers
Cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
Whole or low fat plain yogurt
Eggs
Muenster cheese
American cheese or mild cheddar
Grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Dried mint
Garlic powder

EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons

Large chef’s/chopping knife and cutting board
13-inch rectangular baking dish (preferably glass but ceramic or metal okay)
Large skillet
Medium mixing bowl
Small bowl
Box grater

 

Jennifer Abadi | SPANECH JIBBIN: Syrian Spinach-Cheese Pie (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)