Alright, this one feels a bit fancy… but it’s actually not.

Flaky pastry, creamy filling, golden top—this is the kind of meal that looks like you’ve put in serious effort.

You haven’t.

Welcome to Day 13 of the Plan4One 14-Day Meal Plan, where we bring in a café-style comfort dish with this spinach & feta phyllo pie for one.

It’s warm, savoury, and perfect for when you want something a little different—without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone.

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🥧 Why This Works for One

Pastry dishes usually mean leftovers for days.

Not this one.

• Single-serve, no waste
• Feels indulgent without being heavy
• Uses simple, affordable ingredients
• Great for a cosy night in

And importantly:
👉 It gives you that “treat meal” feeling—without blowing the budget or your time.

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🛒 Ingredients (Single Serve)

• 2 sheets phyllo pastry (thawed)
• ¾ cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained well)
• 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh dill or parsley (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

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🔄 Smart Swaps (Keep It Flexible)

• No phyllo? → Use puff pastry or make it crustless
• No feta? → Use ricotta or cottage cheese
• No spinach? → Use kale or silverbeet (cook first)
• Want more protein? → Add leftover chicken or extra egg

👉 Flexible enough to work with what’s already in your fridge.

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👨‍🍳 Method (Simple Assembly)

1. Preheat the oven
   Set to 180°C.
2. Prepare the filling
   In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, egg, herbs (if using), salt, and pepper.
3. Layer the pastry
   Lightly oil a small baking dish or ramekin. Lay one sheet of phyllo, brush lightly with oil, then add the second sheet.
4. Add the filling
   Spoon the mixture into the centre and fold pastry edges over the top.
5. Bake
   Cook for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Cool slightly & serve
   Let it sit for a few minutes before eating.

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⏱ Time Breakdown

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 25 minutes
• Total: ~35 minutes

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💸 Cost Breakdown (Approx.)

• Phyllo pastry: $1.00
• Spinach: $1.00
• Feta & egg: $2.00

Total: ≈ $4–$5 per serve

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🧊 Make It Tomorrow (Leftover Hack)

If you’ve got leftover ingredients:

Option 1: Crustless Version

• Bake remaining filling in a ramekin (no pastry needed)

Option 2: Wrap Filling

• Use as a filling for a wrap or sandwich

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🛒 Use This Ingredient Again

Keep things efficient:

• Spinach → used across multiple recipes
• Feta → adds flavour to salads and bowls
• Eggs → always useful for quick meals

👉 You’re still building that low-waste rhythm.

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🥗 Nutritional Highlights

• Good source of iron and calcium
• Balanced with protein and greens
• Comforting without being overly heavy

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📦 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: up to 2 days
• Reheat: oven for best crispness (microwave softens pastry)
• Tip: reheat uncovered to keep it crispy

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💬 Final Thoughts

This is one of those meals that feels like a bit of a reward.

It’s simple, but it feels special—and that matters when you’re cooking for one.

Because eating well on your own shouldn’t feel like an afterthought.

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👉 What’s Next?

Tomorrow, we’re finishing strong with a light, sweet lemon ricotta cake for one—a simple dessert that proves you don’t need a crowd to enjoy something good.

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📣 Enjoyed This?

If this hit the spot:

• Share it with someone who loves a good pastry dish
• Save it for your next cosy night
• Or explore the full 14-Day Meal Plan for One on Plan4One.com

Thirteen days in—and you’re officially cooking with confidence 👍