Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 79.24
- Health score: 37.00
- Weight Watcher points: 20.00
Summary
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 8 servings with 633 calories, 25g of protein, and 41g of fat each. For $4.0 per serving, this recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. It is a pretty expensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. Head to the store and pick up eggs, feta cheese, phyllo dough, and a few other things to make it today. Only a few people really liked this main course. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 77%. This score is pretty good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie), Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie), and Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie).
Ingredients
eggs3 extra large
feta cheese1.5 lbs
flour2 tablespoons
dill2 tablespoons
spinach4 boxes
olive oil120 ml
onions2 large
phyllo dough1 box
salt and pepper8 servings
vegetable oil0.5 cup
Instructions
Step 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions until softened.
Step 2
Mix in spinach, dill and flour. Cook approximately 10 minutes, or until most of the moisture has been absorbed.
Step 3
Remove from heat.
Step 4
Mix in feta cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
Step 5
Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil.
Step 6
Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with 10 more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan.
Step 7
Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling.
Step 8
Brush with oil, then layer remaining sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
Step 9
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 10
Cut into squares and serve while hot.
Categories
Cuisines: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: lacto ovo vegetarian