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Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Delicious layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with a savory spinach and feta mixture. This traditional Greek dish is great for special occasions or as a hearty appetizer.

Ready in 65 minutes · serves 8 · 390 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.

65
min total
8
servings
390
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 packagephyllo dough
  • 1 lbfresh spinach
  • 1 cupfeta cheese
  • 1 mediumonion
  • 1/4 cupolive oil
  • 2 largeeggs
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1/2 tsppepper
  • 1/4 tspnutmeg

Instructions

  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 02

    Sauté onions in olive oil until soft, then add spinach and cook until wilted.

  3. 03

    In a bowl, mix the spinach mixture with feta, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

  4. 04

    Layer phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, filling every 2-3 layers with olive oil.

  5. 05

    Spread the spinach filling on top and cover with more phyllo layers. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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