“Serve these with roasted potatoes or sweet potato wedges." – Colin Fassnidge
36 recipes that prove spinach and cheese belong together
Whether your favourite combo is spinach and feta, or asparagus and ricotta, greens and cheese perfectly complement each other. They’re best buds in veg pastries, omelettes and pasta sauces.
Spanakorizo (Greek spinach rice)
"Rice may be one of the simplest ingredients, but it can take on a host of textures and flavours, from rich and creamy to light and fresh", says Phoebe Wood.
Darren Robertson's cheese, greens and smoky bacon lasagne
"This is a super-tasty take on a much-loved dish... and it's full of greens!" - Darren Robertson.
Spanakopita
If you haven't tried this Greek spinach pie, you're sorely missing out on some of the greatest flavour combinations ever. Nothing beats pastry, spinach and feta.
Spanakopita
“Mum always uses a tablecloth to roll the spanakopita – it’s her party trick! Pimp up this recipe by adding ricotta and haloumi. You can also shape and freeze it until you’re ready to bake it fresh.” – Anna Polyviou
Fennel and silverbeet mini spanakopita
Spanakopita is such a feel-good dish. A mini version makes sharing the love even easier.
Spinach and bacon pinwheels
Pinwheels are a party's best friend, especially when there's bacon and cheese involved.
Silverbeet and celeriac mac and cheese
Sneak some veg into your day with this no-waste, super-tasty mac and cheese.
Yotam Ottolenghi's potato and spinach pie
This rustic star is sure to take centre stage at your table. With paper-thin slices of potato, spoonfuls of spicy chermoula and a flaky base, Yotam Ottolenghi has given us ‘feel-good’ in spades.
Three cheese and spinach jaffles
This classic comfort food treat gets a Middle Eastern twist.
Spanakopita
“Serve this with a Greek or potato salad” - Matt Moran.
Creamed greens pasta bake
This no-waste, vegie-filled pasta bake can easily be made vegetarian – just omit the bacon.
Turkish gozleme with bitter greens and feta
This gozleme is the perfect combination of fresh greens and feta.
Herb and ricotta loaf
This herb and ricotta loaf will hit the spot, any time of day. You will need a 20cm x 10cm x 8cm deep loaf pan for this recipe.
Broccoli and ricotta conchiglioni
"This recipe works just as well with cannelloni pasta," says Silvia Colloca.