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Spanakopita Pie

URL: https://www.feastingathome.com/spanakopita-pie/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
  • 2 lbs chopped baby spinach, fresh (or use frozen)
  • cup chopped fresh dill
  • cup chopped Italian parsley (or basil)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded gruyere or mozzarella (or other mild melty cheese)

The crust

  • 12 sheets phyllo dough – thawed overnight in the fridge or on the counter for 3 hours
  • 4–6 tablespoons olive oil for brushing filo, or use spray olive oil

Instructions

  1. Ensure phyllo dough is thawed.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until golden, then add garlic and sauté.
  4. Add fresh spinach in batches or frozen spinach, cooking until wilted or warmed through.
  5. Mix in herbs and strain the filling to remove excess water.
  6. Stir in nutmeg, pepper, eggs, feta, and gruyere or mozzarella until combined.
  7. Brush a pie pan with oil and layer 12 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with oil.
  8. Spread the filling over the phyllo layers and gather the edges towards the middle.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 25 minutes and covering with foil if necessary.
  10. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
376
Total fat
25.8g
Total carbohydrates
24.6g
Total protein
14.5g
Sodium
643.4mg
Cholesterol
77.2mg

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