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Spanakopita Greek Spinach Pie Recipe

A delicious and traditional Greek spinach pie made with layers of crispy phyllo dough and a savory spinach and feta cheese filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Filling

  • 1 kg spinach fresh, washed and chopped
  • 200 g feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup dill fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Phyllo Dough

  • 1 package phyllo dough thawed
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, onion, garlic, eggs, olive oil, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets, brushing each sheet with butter.
  4. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
  5. Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top, brushing each sheet with butter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Spanakopita, Spinach Pie
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