Meatless Entree...

Does the idea of cutting meat out of your menu rotation scare you or entice you?  It is very easy to do, it just takes a little planning and with the help of Forkful of Simplicity and this blog it is all very possible.  There are so many options for a meatless supper...pasta, veggies, fish.  Meatless entrees are endless and can be just as satisfying as a meal with meat.  Start tonight with Spinach and Feta Pie other wise known as...


Spanakopita

Pam Spray
2 Sheets Puff Pastry (thawed at room temperature)
1 Box Frozen Spinach (thawed with all liquids squeezed)
3 Eggs
1 Cup Cottage Cheese
Low fat Feta Cheese (crumbled)
Salt / Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Dill

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam Spray
Gently unfold 1 puff pastry sheet and gently place it in the bottom of baking pan
In a medium size bowl mix the spinach, eggs,cottage cheese, feta, salt, pepper and dill
Spread mixture in pan
Top with second sheet of puff pastry
Tuck the corners of the puff pastry
Place pie in oven and bake 35 minutes or until golden brown
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-8 minutes before cutting into squares
Enjoy

***Make sure all liquid is squeezed from the spinach, it should be as dry to the touch as possible, this will ensure your pie will not be watery or soggy.

Not Mundane Monday...

Monday sneaks up on us so quickly.  That pesky alarm clock goes off Monday morning and we immediately start thinking about the week - at least I do!  Work, school, kids, lunches, appointments, planning Easter brunch, and the age old questions what to make to dinner.  Given the fact that we are so busy scheduling and planning I have decided this week to give you a recipe everyday.  That's correct a new recipe all week long.  No catch I just want to offer up some new, easy and healthy recipes to ease the daunting dinner menu!  Being that today is Meatless Monday our first recipe of the week is...

Spring Spinach Stuffed Peppers
4 Red Peppers
1/2 Cup Red Wine or Chicken Broth
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt/Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 (10 oz.) Box Frozen Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
1 (4 oz.) Container Low fat Feta Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove the stem and seeds from each pepper
Season the inside of each pepper with salt/pepper
In a baking dish add red wine or chicken stock
Place peppers upside down in baking dish
Bake for 30 minutes
Meanwhile in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and garlic
Season with salt/pepper and cook till garlic till fragrant about 4 minutes
Add red pepper flakes and spinach
Stir to incorporate garlic with spinach
Cook till spinach is warmed about 10 - 12 minutes
Remove from heat to cool
Add feta cheese to spinach mixture
Remove peppers from oven allow to cool for 5 minutes
Stuff peppers with spinach mixture and return to baking dish
Cover with tin foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes
Cool and serve warm