Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion (diced); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4-1/ cup dill (fresh, chopped (to taste)); 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1/4 cup parsley leaves (fresh, chopped ); 4 green onions (rough chopped); 2 tsps lemon juice (fresh); ½ tablespoon ground pepper; 1-1/2 lbs. feta cheese (crumbled, divided); 2 lbs. spinach (fresh, washed and patted dry); Salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste ); 2 oz unsalted butter (melted ); 2 lbs. phyllo pastry; 2 eggs

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a classic Greek spinach pie that contains feta cheese. This pie is loaded with lots of vitamins such as C, A, D, Iron, etc., and while it is not carb-friendly, it is a great option to load yourself up with vitamins and minerals, especially at the end of winter.

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Prep Time 40

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine Greek

Servings servings

Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
5 cloves garlic minced
1/4-1/ cup dill fresh, chopped (to taste)
1 tablespoon dried mint
1/4 cup parsley leaves fresh, chopped
4 green onions rough chopped
2 tsps lemon juice fresh
½ tablespoon ground pepper
1-1/2 lbs. feta cheese crumbled, divided
2 lbs. spinach fresh, washed and patted dry
Salt to taste
black pepper to taste
2 oz unsalted butter melted
2 lbs. phyllo pastry
2 eggs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring frequently until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
Add garlic and dill to skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently approximately 5 minutes until onions are soft and caramelized.
Remove from heat. Add parsley, green onions, lemon juice, and ground pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Roughly chop fresh spinach leaves. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spinach leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Drain well and squeeze to remove excess water.
Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside and allow to cool. Add 1 lb. feta cheese and slightly beaten eggs.
Cut the pastry into 4 pieces and roll all pieces out.
Place one layer of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush with melted butter using a pastry brush.
Add spinach filling and place the second piece of the pastry on the top. Brush with butter and add 1/2 of the feta cheese.
Top with third piece of pastry, brush with butter and add remaining feta cheese.
Top with fourth layer of pastry dough. Pinch or roll seams to seal. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Turn oven up to 425°F. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F then decrease heat to 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
Remove from oven. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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Notes

Use large leafy spinach in this recipe for more texture and crispiness. Phyllo pastry is typically found in the freezer section of the grocery store. Depending on the brand you purchase, you will need 2 – 2.5 lbs. (two packages). The pastry dough should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight, then left out on the counter for approximately 30 minutes prior to using, or as directed in the package instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mg (11%)Sodium: 395mg (17%)Potassium: 348mg (10%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 4900IU (98%)Vitamin C: 20mg (24%)Calcium: 122mg (12%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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