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Ingredients
- Filo/ Phyllo Pastry sheets
- 3tbsp
- Butter, melted
- 3tbsp
- Olive oil, divided
- 1
- Small Onion, finely diced
- 2
- Garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4
- Green Onions, finely chopped
- 10oz.
- Frozen Spinach, thawed
- 1tbsp
- Fresh Dill, chopped
- 1tbsp
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
- ¼cup
- Feta Cheese
- 2tbsp
- Ricotta Cheese
- To taste
- Salt & Pepper
- ¼tsp
- Nutmeg, freshly ground
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 550g | |
| Calories 501 | |
| Calories from Fat 247 | 49% |
| Total Fat 27.85g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 16.81g | 67% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium 1311mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 36.41g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 34% |
| Sugars 6.83g | 5% |
| Protein 32.18g | 51% |
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