Red Lentil “Spanakopita” or “Börek” Spinach Pie❗️ You Will Fall in Love with This Recipe 😍

[@mariannedippenaar8488]

I like it that y work in quietness without music and talking. Y show it very clearly. Thanks. Excellent

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for your feedback 🙏 I’m really glad you enjoyed the recipe and the video editing style 💓

[@veraannagerontidi2812]

Tried today and it is delicious 😋

[@zaracooks]

Thanks for liking 🙏💓

[@pv321]

Superb recipe. Cooked in about 35 minutes in a fan oven at 165°C fan. Thanks for posting.

[@zaracooks]

Really glad to know you loved the recipe 💓 Thanks a lot for the feedback 🙏🤗

[@cloclocalzada988]

Excelente receta.

[@XSD.1.]

Lovely silent soul relaxing presentation of an interesting dish that looks good

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏 I hope you can give it a try and love it 🤗

[@gailgreenwald]

I made this tonight, substituting fresh chopped kale for spinach. It was delicious. Great recipe. Thanks.

[@zaracooks]

You’re welcome and thanks for the feedback 🙏 Actually, I wanted to respect the recipe of inspiration (spinach pie) that uses spinach, but actually the recipe will be great with most of green leafy vegetables! I’m glad you opted for kale, an excellent choice 👏 Glad you’ve enjoyed the recipe 🤗

[@monicanixon5140]

What a GREAT 💡, thank you!!!

[@HB-vi9sz]

A red lentil batter recipe that actually works! I honestly didn't know how this would turn out 😂 This is a great low carb recipe. I love borek so this is a good alternative. Next time to up the protein I'll try adding a tuna mixture or shredded chicken mixture using the lentil batter as the base. Thank you!

[@zaracooks]

Thanks for the feedback 🙏 I have already made so many bread and flatbread recipes (even sweet cupcakes) with red lentils for you to explore on the channel, if you like! This legume is just so versatile, you can use it almost like regular wheat flour for so many things 🤗

[@raeganlady]

I just finished making this recipe and it is delicious. I made a couple of tweaks by adding minced garlic and using parsley instead of dill (no dill on hand). I also accidentally bought ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese, but that still came out yummy. Overall it is a great recipe, the next time I make it I am going to soften the onions by sauteing them before adding them to the spinach filling. 😊❤

[@zaracooks]

You did a great job with all those subtle changes 👏 Yes, definitely, you can play around with your favourite cheese, herbs or spices 👍 The recipe is simple and can be adjusted to everyone’s own liking easily 🙏🤗

[@along5925]

Delightful recipe! Unique, simple and healthy. Thank you so much, I know everyone will love it!

[@zaracooks]

You’re welcome 😇 Glad you’re loving the idea 🤗

[@anndhupelia8175]

A fabulous recipe!🙏

[@zaracooks]

Glad you loved it 🙏💓

[@alejandradelopez1362]

Muchas gracias por compartir tan deliciosa receta. Ya la hicimos.🎉

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for the feedback 🙏 Glad you enjoyed 🥰

[@Hollis_has_questions]

I think that in addition to dried dill, I will use dried mint, and another time I'll use dried tarragon. That will be three times, each one a different flavor simply by changing the dried herb 😊

[@zaracooks]

Sounds like a great idea 👏 Glad you’re loving the recipe 🙏🥰

[@maralfniqle5092]

No tarragon in a spanakopitta. Dill yes

[@PatYianni]

Ι just love everything about this recipe.Full of goodness and sustainers for anytime of the day🎉❤. I definitely will be making it for my family and friends 😊.Thanks a lot and good day to you👍🇦🇺🦘.

[@zaracooks]

You’re so welcome 🤗 I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe just as we do 🙏💓

[@Burnie_Angel]

This is lush ! Warm out of the oven and its lush! thank you

[@raphaeedeziel6848]

Wow fantastic recipe, thank you!

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 🤗

[@coloradotrish7297]

Thanks for posting -- this looks really delicious and healthy!! Definitely going to try this recipe. Best, from Colorado!

[@zaracooks]

You’re so welcome 😇 I hope you’ll love it 🙏

[@vasomamona303]

Θα το δοκιμάσω !!! Φαίνεται πολύ ωραίο!!! ❤😘🇬🇷

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏🤗

[@Sophia-yo9rp]

I am thrilled to find this. I cant wait to try it. Thank you.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 If you have a chance to try it, please, let me know how you like it 🤗

[@christineamina8789]

Wow! Thank you so much I never thought about lentil bread!

[@zaracooks]

It’s a life saving alternative for gluten free people! And, it’s way more nutritious and healthier 🙏🤗

[@elisabethturnwald7273]

Gutes Rezept, gute Anleitung. Hat alles gut geklappt und war sehr lecker!

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 💓 So glad, you tried the recipe and enjoyed it 🙏🤗

[@isaherrero.r.857]

Wonderful recipe , tasty, healthy and gluten free. Thanks for sharing. A big hug from Barcelona - Spain 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰☀️🌷🙏

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 💓 I’m so glad you’re loving the recipe 🙏 Hugs back from Montreal Canada 🥰

[@blackwinged9898]

Thank you for your quick and easy instructions.🌹

[@zaracooks]

You are so welcome 🙏 Glad you loved the recipe 🤗

[@ياسمينعبدالعزيز-ن1ج]

ما شاء الله.. وصفة وااعرة وغزالة.. شكرا لك

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏

[@juliawitt3813]

Looks amazing and very simple to make. Thank you for sharing.

[@zaracooks]

You’re welcome 🙏🤗

[@JenniferMullins-oi1xe]

Delicious recipe & smelt soooo good while cooking. I had to reduce the qty of greens as I have kidney disease. Salad & yoghurt could be a tasty addition!! Didn’t expect lentils to work so well as a batter.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us 🙏 I’m really happy to hear you loved the recipe even if it was new to you 🥰

[@monascotts]

Wow!!!!! Thank you for sharing

[@zaracooks]

You’re welcome 🙏😇

[@franckmilo62]

je découvre cette recette, tout simplement génial ! je vais faire ASAP

[@zaracooks]

Merci beaucoup 🙏 Je suis heureuse de savoir que vous aimez l’idée 🤗

[@ralsharp6013]

Yum, this looks delicious.. i wouldnt have thought to use the lentils like that😮😊

[@R0h3002]

Looks yummy 😋

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 😋

[@mariaarvaniti3880]

Very interesting! Thank you!

[@zaracooks]

You’re very welcome 🙏🥰

[@klarinastrydom203]

Do you think this will work with brown lentils too? Thank you for the recipe. Looking forward to making this.

[@zaracooks]

Well, you can make a nutritious and delicious spinach pie with green lentils too, but the texture and taste won’t be the same as this one with red lentils 🙏🤗

[@michaelrg3836]

Delicious thank you! I'm very happy how this turned out.

[@zaracooks]

Your very welcome 🙏 I’m glad your loving it 💓

[@relentless3735]

Looks so delicious - Love the sounds your MIC picks up on, amazing 💯 Thank you for sharing.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 So glad you enjoyed everything about the recipe. Hope you can give it a try 🤗

[@kmn0b1]

I love this recipe. Making it for a second time. Amazing!

[@zaracooks]

Thank you so much for the feedback 🙏 So, so glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipe just as much as we do 🥰

[@EdithWagner]

Thank you, it looks great! I have to make it…😋😋💚

[@zaracooks]

It's so good! I’m sure you’ll like it 🤗

[@berrygirlfinn]

This looks incredible! I have to try this weekend!

[@zaracooks]

I’m so glad you’re going to try it! 🙏🥰

[@fdevlinfd]

I experimented with a dessert version, as I loved this version so much..😂 I added cinnamon and some maple syrup to the lentil mix. Used sliced apple sprinkled with more cinnamon between the layers of lentil mix. 👍

[@zaracooks]

You’re so creative 👏 I’m glad you enjoyed the original recipe and congratulations for your own creation 😇

[@sahraa8499]

Thanks I like it will try insha Allah

[@zaracooks]

You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy making it 🙏

[@11kwright]

You could even substitute chickpeas for lentils and I’m sure would be equally delicious. Or even use both. Certainly worth making though as very healthy and delicious.😋 😊

[@zaracooks]

Please, feel free to adjust the recipe to your own liking 🙏🤗

[@11kwright]

@@zaracooks Such a delicious and healthy recipe, just so very grateful you brought it us. More than grateful. 😊

[@annelinkert7868]

I used a simple immersion stick blender, left out the baking powder (forgot) and cooked the pie in my fan oven at 165° Celsius for 50 min (I made a double batch in a 35x22 cm dish, so probably slightly thicker than in the recipe). It’s absolutely delicious! Thank you! (Anybody else had lots and lots of tiny brown bits coming out of the red lentils while rinsing them? I’ll make sure I’ll always rinse them thoroughly from now on...)

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for the feedback and really glad you enjoyed the recipe 💓 Yes, please, if you see dust and or impurity in your red lentils, rinse them thoroughly before soaking and after soaking 👍 The one available in my place (Canada) are clean and nice, that’s why I usually rinse them thoroughly only once soaked to eliminate the tannins and phytic acid (anti-nutrients that block mineral absorption like iron and zinc) 🙏

[@annelinkert7868]

Thank you, that’s interesting!

[@janetmassachusetts6026]

This was a great dish Thank you we enjoyed it

[@zaracooks]

I’m really happy you’ve enjoyed the recipe 🙏 Thanks for the feedback 💓

[@sirene7465]

Looks so yummy! Can I use labneh in place of cottage cheese? Will thick yogurt work as well? Or sour cream? Any ideas?

[@zaracooks]

Oh, yes, all of them work well 🙏

[@sirene7465]

@@zaracooksthanks! I am going to make it today.

[@zaracooks]

@@sirene7465 let me know how you like it 🙏

[@miroslawapiasecki1928]

Looks delicious❤

[@andorada]

Thank you for posting this recipe! I made today, just tasted it and it is amazingly delicious ❤

[@monymony1295]

I made it today and it tastes delicious

[@zaracooks]

Glad, you’ve enjoyed it 🙏🤗

[@merylsmadness]

I make lentil bread, this is a genius ideas with the same batter. I used to love making boreks and Greek Arab pies but celiac disease diagnosis a year ago. I also make lentil wraps.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙏 I hope you can enjoy this gluten free borek recipe without worries 🤗

[@merylsmadness]

@@zaracooks I have subscribed, always looking for non starch gluten free inspiration because I’m a diabetic

[@zaracooks]

@@merylsmadness thank you for joining in, and hope you get some inspiration here. Stay healthy 🙏💓

[@cathyeast5517]

This recipe looks amazingly tasty & easy. Would you be able to freeze this?

[@zaracooks]

Yes you can freeze them for up to 3 months. You need to preheat before serving though 🙏🤗

[@cathyeast5517]

@@zaracooks THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY. Cathy from Australia💗

[@zaracooks]

@@cathyeast5517 🙏🤗

[@AnnaSimson-ih8ym]

Delicious, simple and easy to follow, loved it thanks (and great presentation too) 😊

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for the feedback 💓 So glad you’re loving the recipe 🙏

[@dikoeva]

Just made this delicious, thank you 🙏

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Glad to know you enjoyed it 👍💓

[@AlokDPaul]

Healthy and delicious ❤

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏🥰

[@manuelav6656]

Great recipe!!!!

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏💓

[@raniayacoub1770]

Love your Zidea thank you fir sharing!😊

[@VathSophanin]

Good recipe

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Hope you get inspired to try it 🤗

[@VathSophanin]

@@zaracooks Welcome 🤗

[@liliansutila8824]

I've made it and its delicious! Quite easy to make, im going to make it for picnics!

[@zaracooks]

They’re perfect for anytime and for any occasion 🙏😇

[@plauditecives]

Would love to try that! Thanks so much. And I'm glad you go easy on the salt.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Please, let me known how you like it if you get a chance to try it 🤗

[@ЛиляМустафаева-б7э]

Mmmm,so delicious 😋. I want to try for breakfast

[@zaracooks]

I think, you should 🤗 You’ll love it 😘

[@оксанаЦветкова-ц3ж]

Какая Прелесть 👌👌💖❤️💓 Благодарю за видио🙏👋🥰

[@zaracooks]

You’re very welcome 🙏🤗

[@crazycatlady61]

I have made lentil bread many times but l never thought to use it this way, I m going to make this on the weekend, looks great.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Hope you’re gonna love this version 🤗

[@MsEva9470]

It looks so good

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Hope you’ll get a chance to try it 😇

[@GloriaGomez-fe5vf]

Wow can’t wait to try it. Thanks

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Hope you’ll enjoy 🤗

[@tinamorgante6882]

I really love the home made recipes ,they are the best .

[@zaracooks]

I totally agree 😇

[@laura85elizabeth]

Really looking forward to trying this one!

[@zaracooks]

Let me know how you like it 🙏🤗

[@monicanixon5140]

THANK YOU!❣️

[@zaracooks]

You are so welcome! 🙏 💓

[@khadzak7496]

Looks scrumptious 😍😋Thanks for this

[@zaracooks]

You’re welcome 🙏 Hope you’ll get a chance to try it 🤗

[@khadzak7496]

@@zaracooks inshallah plan to get the necessary ingredients.. SOON

[@moo422]

This looks great and quite easy!

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Hope you can give it a try 🤗

[@Fit4life_71]

Excellent video thank you v much i will make this 👌🏼

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Glad you’re loving the recipe 🤗

[@SuperMegaGolden]

It’s perfect !

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 I’m glad you’re liking it 🥰

[@raphaeedeziel6848]

This looks delicious! Do you think it could work if I let the lentils rest for 2-3hours instead of overnight?

[@zaracooks]

If you soak at least 4 hours, they will be soft enough to get the best out of this recipe 🙏

[@raphaeedeziel6848]

Thank you!

[@fatihaelmadmad4658]

Thank you very much for this simple recipe I’ll make it soon

[@zaracooks]

You’re very welcome 🙏 Glad you’re loving the recipe idea 🤗

[@jayabarnela3189]

Wow !!! I will try !!!!

[@zaracooks]

Let me know how you like it 😇

[@llmahashunyall]

Excellent greetings from Serbia

[@zaracooks]

Thank you so much 🙏💓

[@Di-pb8nz]

I made this recipe today and, it is definitely a great recipe to make over and over again. I highly recommend this recipe. ❤❤❤

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for the feedback 🙏 I’m really glad you loved it 🥰

[@اممروانحساني]

Yummy yummy

[@safourasalami]

It looks so delicious 😋

[@lizd124]

Beautiful recipe. Cannot wait to try it. Love the format of your videos too!! Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤

[@zaracooks]

Thank you so much 🥰 I’m so glad you’re loving the recipe idea 🤗

[@lizd124]

@@zaracooksyour channel is lovely 🥰 thank you!

[@PVonOurMinds]

Looks yummy! What can I substitute for cottage cheese? I can't get it where I live and I really don't want to have to make it.

[@zaracooks]

Oh, certainly you use sour cream, greek yogurt or a thick plain yogurt instead of cottage cheese 🙏🤗

[@DimitrijeLukic]

Que rico! Gracias.

[@zaracooks]

Gracias 🙏🥰

[@kavita7430]

Looks delicious! Have to try it!

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏🤗

[@sunnyayoubi1070]

Yum that looks delicious and healthy 😊 Thank you for sharing ❤

[@zaracooks]

You’re welcome 🙏 Hope you can give it a try 🤗

[@FrancesFraser-wl1je]

That looks fantastic and I am definitely giving it a try. I grow spinach so I thought of wilting it gently in a pan with the onion before adding it in. Thanks for sharing.

[@zaracooks]

Oh that’s fantastic, if you can use your own grown spinach 👏 You can add as much as you want, I used the frozen version because it was easier to have a large amount ready to go 🙏 Absolutely, you need to just let it sweat for a bit before adding it to the rest 🤗

[@petreawalsh9173]

It looks gorgeous and I love red lentils definitely give it a try 😊

[@illyriarose]

This looks amazing! And I already have most of the ingredients!

[@zaracooks]

Let me know how you like it 🙏🤗

[@vivianterzian506]

Just came back here to say THANK YOU. I'm always looking for modified (Middle Eastern) recipes to fit my new Weight Watchers lifestyle. Your recipe is low on WW points, but delicious and satisfying. Even better reheated this morning! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!

[@zaracooks]

I’m so glad to hear that, thank you so much for the feedback 🙏💓

[@K.Ray1]

Can't wait to try! Thank you.

[@zaracooks]

I hope you’ll love it 🙏🤗

[@sharontzu5]

This came out absolutely perfect! It is delicious! Thank you! And it is very versitile. I'm sure that other fillings, like broccoli or zucchini, will come out just as good.

[@zaracooks]

Thank you for the feedback and so glad you liked it 🙏🥰

[@inspiration9111]

Merci. ❤

[@zaracooks]

J’espère que vous aurez l’occasion de l’essayer et qu’elle vous plaira 🙏🤗

[@gjylijesylejmani5819]

Wuauuuu🎉🎉🎉i am going to try this.I never thought of this variant.I have tried lentil pancakes

[@zaracooks]

I think you’ll fall in love with this one 😇 You’ll find it so delicious if you’re a lover of spinach pie 😋

[@_Grzenka_]

Thank you❤ Can you replace feta cheese with something or omit it?

[@zaracooks]

Absolutely, you can adapt the recipe to your own liking for the cheese part and the greens. People have tried even a vegan version of it and they love it 🙏🤗

[@_Grzenka_]

@@zaracooks 🥰😘🥰 Thank you🌻

[@nabilaelmalakh1106]

Wow amazing it’s really looking delicious can I try it please keep one piece for me 😊

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 Yes, certainly 😉😇

[@elizabethdean0187]

Inspiring for us vegans, too, who wish to remove the animal products, thank you. The lentil addition attracted me to this version of spanakopita. The lentils add a great protein ‘hit’ in terms of making this dish into a more substantial meal. To veganize this dish, fellow vegans, the eggs can be replaced with an egg replacement, like JUST, in North America. A plant-based cheese can be used. In health, Professor-Elizabeth

[@zaracooks]

Thank you so much for the insight and glad you get inspired by this recipe and you loved it 🙏 Yes, the recipe can be easily adjustable to be vegan friendly. My followers on FB already tried different things and they all love the result! For the lentil part, you can actually skip the eggs all together and add a 1/4 cup of the creamy non dairy product you’ll be using (I found coconut cream best suited for this recipe). And, for the spinach part, you can use your greens of choice (some even tried with broccoli) and either tofu or a vegan cheese to make it more tasty 🙏

[@ralsharp6013]

I'm not trying to be smart, but due to the amount of hexapods & pollinators that die during the making of fake cheese, It's worth considering eating the real deal! 🗝🙏

[@drletedelete2928]

​@@ralsharp6013could you explain please?

[@ralsharp6013]

@drletedelete2928 I have quite a few family members who are vegans & some won't eat fake cheese, due to some of it being made with cashews (poorly paid plantation workers) plus too many insects dying in the making of that kind of cheese. It's their personal preference to give and take on the subject 🙏

[@drletedelete2928]

​@@ralsharp6013thank you for the explanation. But cashew is not fake cheese, it is plant based cheese.

[@DaytonaBleach]

Brilliant! 🎉 I’m on the SCD diet and this is perfect since it’s lentils not grains. Thank you, I can’t wait to try this!

[@zaracooks]

You’re very welcome 🙏🤗

[@shab8887]

Nice work

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 🤗

[@barbaralast6559]

Looks awesome! ❤

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 💓

[@draganab9948]

I made this, and its really tasty. Day 3 and the leftovers are still fresh.

[@zaracooks]

That’s great to know 😇 Yes, you can keep in the fridge (up to 1 week) or in the freezer (up to 3 months) and they stay fresh and tasty, particularly if you preheat before serving 🙏🥰

[@AndyRiot]

WOW!!!

[@sandracarli1110]

I have veganised it. It was good despite changing some ingredients. Thank you for sharing! Update: I have warmed up a left over piece in a pan with a little bit of oil today. It was crispy and delicious. 😮🥰

[@zaracooks]

Glad you did and really happy your enjoying the recipe idea 🙏🤗

[@smallkitchen54789]

So yummy 😋🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏💓

[@roselyrodrigues9864]

Hi there, thank you so much for this delicious recipe. I enjoyed it but my daughter asked if I could make it with fresh chickpeas. Do you think I could substitute the red lentils with chickpeas and keep the ratio of other ingredients as they are? Thanks again 🙏🏽

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 I haven’t tried myself (yet 😅) with chickpeas but I would think it’s worth it to try. I have done bread recipes with chickpeas and the results were just as good as with red lentils 🤗

[@HeleneWheatfield0549]

That looks delicious! 😄

[@samehabboushi4318]

It looks great and delicious. I am a fan of lentil bread, but adding Spinach to it is a new favorite. Question: wahat is the size of your baking pan that you used in this recipe..??

[@zaracooks]

Thank you 🙏 The size is mentioned in the description box as well as all detailed instructions (see under the video). But, here’s a quick answer for you : I’m using a 8.5-inch x 8.5-inch (21.6 cm x 21.6 cm ) square pan. You can any pan in that range 🤗

[@navjotnijjar8119]

I would like to make this but without eggs. Is there an alternative or can you omit them altogether.

[@zaracooks]

Yes, you can skip the eggs and add a 1/4 cup cottage cheese or you can use an egg substitute like ‘just egg’ 🙏

[@utahboxergirl11]

My best friend growing up is Greek and I'm giving this recipe to her and I'm trying it myself❤

[@zaracooks]

That’s so nice of you 😍 Glad you’re loving the recipe idea 🙏🤗