Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
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Greek Spinach Pie aka Spanakopita. Delicious!
ingredients
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serves: 5-8
2 pounds fresh spinach rinsed and patted dry
1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 pound sheets phyllo dough
Nutrition Facts
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount per Serving
Calories: 785
- Total Fat: 54.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 32.1 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 203.5 mg
- Sodium: 1151.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 56.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 2.9 g
- Protein: 20.8 g
preparation
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan, add half of the spinach and saute until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
2. Remove spinach and squeeze out excess liquid, then chop roughly. Repeat with remaining spinach, using 1 more tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Pour off any liquid from the pan, and add remaining olive oil.
4. Add scallions and saute until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the spinach to the scallions, along with the parsley, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat to cool.
6. Stir the feta and as much beaten egg to moisten the cooled spinach mixture.
7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a baking sheet with some of the melted butter.
8. Unroll the filo dough on a flat surface and keep it covered with waxed paper and a damp towel so it doesn't dry out and become brittle. Use a pastry brush to brush a strip of filo with melted butter. Place the file in the baking pan. Repeat with another filo right on top of the first and add butter. Put 3 layers of filo.
9. Add spinach mixture all over the pan.
10. Add another layer of filo and brush it with butter. Repeat this with 2 more layers of filo.
11. Cut the pie into squares and place it in the oven.
12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
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comments
admin
October 6, 2017
I’m going to try and make this. Looks delicious