Rice Paper Spanakopita Spiral

Ingredients

• 8 Rice paper sheets (Large round sheets)
• 2 Eggs (Beaten for dipping and brushing)
• 300 g Spinach (Chopped; squeeze out excess moisture if using frozen spinach)
• 150 g Feta cheese (Crumbled)
• 100 g Mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
• 200 g Cooked chicken (Shredded; the transcript mentions chicken as an optional extra-protein filling)
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (For topping)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (For greasing and brushing the baking dish or spiral)
• Salt (To taste; feta is already salty)
• Black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a round baking dish or oven-safe skillet with olive oil.

2. 2

   Prepare the filling. Place the chopped spinach, crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cooked chicken in a bowl. Season lightly with black pepper and add salt only if needed. Mix until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs in a shallow dish to make the egg wash.

4. 4

   Soften one rice paper sheet at a time by dipping it briefly in the egg wash. Do not leave it submerged; it should become flexible while still holding together.

5. 5

   Lay the softened rice paper sheet flat. Spread a portion of the spinach-and-cheese filling in a line across the lower third, leaving a small border around the edges.

6. 6

   Roll the rice paper around the filling into a long cylinder. Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets and filling.

7. 7

   Arrange the filled cylinders in the greased dish, beginning in the center and coiling each one around the previous piece to form a tight spiral. Handle the softened wrappers gently so they do not tear.

8. 8

   Brush the top of the spiral with any remaining egg wash and lightly drizzle or brush with olive oil. Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the surface.

9. 9

   Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the rice paper is deeply golden and crisp and the filling is hot throughout. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil for the remainder of baking.

10. 10

    Let the spanakopita spiral rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm while the rice paper is crisp.

Notes

The source does not provide exact quantities or oven temperature. Amounts above are practical estimates based on the ingredients named in the transcript. Frozen spinach should be thawed and squeezed very dry to prevent a soggy spiral. Chicken appears to be an optional addition described as an extra-protein variation.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Greek-inspired
• baked
• crispy
• high-protein
• rice-paper
• spinach
• cheese