Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a Greek pie made by layering phyllo dough with a filling of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, then baked until golden.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllo Dough (thawed if frozen) | 500 | Grams |
| Spinach (washed and chopped) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Feta Cheese (crumbled) | 300 | Grams |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Green Onions (chopped) | 4 | Count |
| Dill (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Parsley (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Eggs (beaten) | 3 | Count |
| Olive Oil (divided) | 100 | Milliliters |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and green onions until soft.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, crumbled feta, dill, parsley, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Brush a baking dish with olive oil. Layer half of the phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
- Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
- Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with olive oil. Tuck the edges into the sides of the dish.
- Score the top layer of phyllo into squares with a sharp knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Prep
- Thaw phyllo dough if frozen
Kitchen equipment
Pastry BrushLarge Baking Dish