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High-protein spanakopita wrap cut in half, filled with spinach, feta, and herbs

High-Protein Spanakopita Wrap

5 from 1 vote
Inspired by the classic Greek spanakopita, this high-protein spanakopita wrap features a savory spinach and feta filling wrapped in a high-protein tortilla and crisped until golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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Servings : 2 wraps

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Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 thinly sliced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic, or ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp fresh finely chopped dill, or ½ tsp dried dill
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg, (optional)
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 high-protein tortillas
  • olive oil spray
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Instructions
 

  1. Heat ½ tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Sautéed onion and garlic cooking in a skillet for a spanakopita wrap
  2. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until fully wilted and any excess moisture has cooked off. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
    Spinach and onion sautéed in a skillet for a high-protein spanakopita wrap filling
  3. In the same pan off heat or a bowl, mix the spinach mixture with ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp fresh finely chopped dill, ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional), and salt until well combined.
    Creamy spinach and feta filling mixed together for a high-protein spanakopita wrap
  4. Lay your 2 high-protein tortillas flat and spoon half of the filling into the center of each, shaping it into a compact rectangle. Cut away the corners and fold the bottom up, fold in the sides. Repeat with the second tortilla.
    Lightly spray or brush the outside of each wrap with olive oil.
    Spinach and feta filling layered onto a high-protein tortilla before wrapping
  5. Pan-fry method: Cook seam-side down in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
    Air fryer method: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and browned.
    Crispy pan-fried spanakopita wraps cooked until golden brown
  6. Slice in half and serve warm.
    Crispy spanakopita wrap served on a plate with a spinach and feta filling

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 29gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2972IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 3mg