Ingredients
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed (drained and squeezed dry)
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1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu, drained (or silken)
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1 tablespoon fresh dill (OR 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
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1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough, frozen (thawed)
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1/2 cup margarine, melted (e.g. Earth Balance)
Instructions
- Saute the onions in the olive oil over medium heat until tender and golden. Remove skillet from heat.
- Place tofu in a mixing bowl and crumble with a fork.
- Add dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper, onions, and spinach.
- Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove half of the phyllo dough from the package and cover the rest with plastic wrap and/or a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
- Brush the bottom and sides of a 13" X 9" glass baking dish with the melted margarine. Place 2 phyllo sheets in the dish and press in lightly.
- Lightly brush with margarine (make sure to get the edges) and top with 2 more sheets and continue repeating until you have used half of the package of phyllo dough.
- Spread the spinach mixture in dish on top of the phyllo dough.
- Top with remaining phyllo dough in the same way as before, tucking or rolling in the excess edges when finished.
- Bake 45 minutes until golden and filling is hot.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.