Fritada de Espinaca, a sephardic traditions dish from Tangier082

Sephardic Traditions

Fritada de Espinaca

A rustic Sephardic spinach and feta frittata or baked casserole, seasoned with garlic and baked until set.

1 hour 15 minutesYield · 8 servingsRegion · Tangier

Ingredients

What you’ll need

  • 1 lb fresh spinach (finely chopped)
  • 1 leek (white part, sliced)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

How it comes together

  1. 1

    Sauté sliced leeks in olive oil over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 3 minutes until wilted. Drain all excess liquid.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk eggs, feta, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Fold in the drained spinach and leeks.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish or skillet.

  4. 4

    Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until set, puffed, and golden-brown.

Accuracy note

Removing spinach water is essential; a wet mixture will not set cleanly.

Chef’s note

Drain the wilted spinach extremely well to keep the casserole light and prevent it from becoming watery.

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