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)
-
⅓
cup
chopped fresh dill
-
⅓
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
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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
- Ensure phyllo dough is thawed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until golden, then add garlic and sauté.
- Add fresh spinach in batches or frozen spinach, cooking until wilted or warmed through.
- Mix in herbs and strain the filling to remove excess water.
- Stir in nutmeg, pepper, eggs, feta, and gruyere or mozzarella until combined.
- Brush a pie pan with oil and layer 12 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with oil.
- Spread the filling over the phyllo layers and gather the edges towards the middle.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 25 minutes and covering with foil if necessary.
- 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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