spanakopita
A traditional Greek savory pie made with spinach, feta cheese, herbs, and flaky phyllo dough. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach washed, stems removed
- 0.5 cup olive oil plus extra for brushing phyllo
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 each green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 3 each eggs beaten
- 1 package phyllo dough about 16 sheets, thawed
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Wilt the spinach in a large skillet over medium heat until moisture evaporates. Let cool and squeeze out excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine the wilted spinach, crumbled feta, chopped green onions, fresh dill, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the bottom of the baking dish with olive oil. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet lightly with olive oil.
- Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
- Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each sheet with olive oil. Tuck under edges and score the top layers to portion the pie.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best flavor. Phyllo dough can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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