Follow these steps for perfect results
pizza dough
rolled out
butter
melted
garlic
crushed
spinach
washed and shredded
scallions
thinly sliced
fresh ricotta cheese
feta cheese
crumbled
pine nuts
fresh breadcrumb
olive oil
flavored cooking spray
lemon
Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add crushed garlic to the melted butter.
Add washed and shredded spinach to the pan.
Cook, stirring, for 30-60 seconds until spinach wilts.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
Add thinly sliced scallions to the spinach mixture.
Add fresh ricotta cheese to the spinach mixture.
Add crumbled feta cheese to the spinach mixture.
Add pine nuts to the spinach mixture.
Add fresh breadcrumbs to the spinach mixture.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
Lightly grease two large baking trays.
Cut pizza dough into four pieces.
Roll each piece of dough out to a 25cm oval shape.
Spoon the spinach and cheese filling onto the center of each oval.
Fold in the sides of each oval and twist the ends, leaving the filling partially exposed (boat shape).
Place the pides onto the prepared baking trays, allowing room for spreading.
Spray the pides lightly with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
Serve the pides with lemon wedges.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Filling can be made ahead of time.
Serve warm on a platter, garnished with extra lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Serve with a side salad.
Enjoy as a light lunch or snack.
Pairs well with the cheese and spinach.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Pides are a popular street food and family meal in Turkey.
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