№066Sephardic Traditions
Mina de Matza
A savory Sephardic Passover matzo pie (lasagna), where matzo sheets are soaked in warm water to soften, layered with spinach, feta, parmesan, and eggs, and baked golden-brown.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 6 sheets of matzo
- 2 lbs baby spinach (wilted, drained)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Soak matzo sheets in a bowl of warm water for 1 minute until pliable but not soggy. Pat dry.
- 3
Combine chopped spinach, feta, parmesan, beaten eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 4
Place 2 sheets of matzo at the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the spinach mixture over. Repeat with another layer of matzo and remaining mixture. Top with the final 2 matzo sheets.
- 5
Brush the top matzo sheets with olive oil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes until the crust is golden-brown and crispy.
Accuracy note
Mina is a Sephardic Passover form with many regional fillings; it should not be claimed as exclusively North African.
Chef’s note
Soaking the matzo just enough to make them pliable is the secret to a perfect pastry-like texture.
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