Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

pizza dough

rolled out

1 tbsp

butter

melted

2 piece

garlic

crushed

1 bunch

spinach

washed and shredded

4 unit

scallions

thinly sliced

250 g

fresh ricotta cheese

100 g

feta cheese

crumbled

0.5 cup

pine nuts

0.5 cup

fresh breadcrumb

1 unit

olive oil

flavored cooking spray

1 wedge

lemon

Step 1
~3 min

Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add crushed garlic to the melted butter.

Step 3
~3 min

Add washed and shredded spinach to the pan.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook, stirring, for 30-60 seconds until spinach wilts.

Step 5
~3 min

Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and cool for 10 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Add thinly sliced scallions to the spinach mixture.

Step 7
~3 min

Add fresh ricotta cheese to the spinach mixture.

Step 8
~3 min

Add crumbled feta cheese to the spinach mixture.

Step 9
~3 min

Add pine nuts to the spinach mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Add fresh breadcrumbs to the spinach mixture.

Step 11
~3 min

Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 12
~3 min

Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 13
~3 min

Lightly grease two large baking trays.

Step 14
~3 min

Cut pizza dough into four pieces.

Step 15
~3 min

Roll each piece of dough out to a 25cm oval shape.

Step 16
~3 min

Spoon the spinach and cheese filling onto the center of each oval.

Step 17
~3 min

Fold in the sides of each oval and twist the ends, leaving the filling partially exposed (boat shape).

Step 18
~3 min

Place the pides onto the prepared baking trays, allowing room for spreading.

Step 19
~3 min

Spray the pides lightly with olive oil flavored cooking spray.

Step 20
~3 min

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crisp and golden.

Step 21
~3 min

Serve the pides with lemon wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the spinach mixture.

Brush the pides with egg wash before baking for a shinier crust.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Filling can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Enjoy as a light lunch or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek salad
Tzatziki sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

Pides are a popular street food and family meal in Turkey.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Snack
Brunch
Family meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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