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Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
This flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta is a beloved staple in Greek cuisine. It’s perfect for appetizers or as a main dish, and the layers of phyllo make it truly irresistible.
Ready in 65 minutes · serves 8 · 300 calories per serving · greek cuisine.
65
min total
8
servings
300
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 1 poundphyllo dough
- 1 poundspinach
- 8 ouncesfeta cheese
- 1 mediumonion
- 1/2 cupolive oil
- 1egg
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
Instructions
- 01
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 02
Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add spinach until wilted.
- 03
In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, egg, salt, and pepper.
- 04
Layer phyllo sheets in a baking dish, brushing each with olive oil, and spread the filling evenly.
- 05
Top with more layered phyllo, and brush with oil.
- 06
Cut into squares and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
