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Spanakopita Greek Spinach Pie Recipe

A delicious 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: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Filling

  • 1 kg Spinach fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 200 g Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Phyllo Dough

  • 500 g Phyllo Dough thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup Butter melted

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Greek, Spanakopita, Spinach Pie
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