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Authentic Greek Spanakopita Recipe: Traditional Spinach and Feta Pie

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Ingredients

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20 sheets phyllo dough, thawed (20 sheets)
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach
16 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 - 3 garlic cloves (depending on size and preference)
6 tablespoons butter, divided (2 tablespoons for spinach, 4 tbs melted for brushing phyllo)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
pepper

Nutritional information

271.3
Calories
149 g
Calories From Fat
16.6 g
Total Fat
10.3 g
Saturated Fat
50.9 mg
Cholesterol
676.4 mg
Sodium
21.6 g
Carbs
2.2 g
Dietary Fiber
2.5 g
Sugars
10 g
Protein
137g
Serving Size

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Authentic Greek Spanakopita Recipe: Traditional Spinach and Feta Pie

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    I made this almost exactly as written and it came out wonderfully. The only thing is I cut down the amount of cheese by about 1/4 or so used 12 ounces. A definite keeper.

    • 130 min
    • Serves 12
    • Easy

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    Spinach Pie – Spanakopita, This recipe was given to my by my dear friend She’s Turkish and this is her family’s recipe I’ve made this several times and it always moves like hotcakes!! Everyone always asks me for the recipe so I’m posting it here , I made this almost exactly as written and it came out wonderfully The only thing is I cut down the amount of cheese by about 1/4 or so used 12 ounces A definite keeper


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Preheat Oven to 325.

    2
    Done

    Saute Onion Over Medium Heat in a Large Pan For About 5 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Add Garlic and Saute For 1 Minute.

    4
    Done

    Add Frozen Spinach, 2 Tbs Butter, Lemon Juice, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

    5
    Done

    Saute Until the Spinach Is Thawed.

    6
    Done

    Add Pepper to Taste.

    7
    Done

    Saute For 5 More Minutes.

    8
    Done

    Turn Off Heat and Let the Mixture Sit For 5 Minutes.

    9
    Done

    Cut Spinach Mixture Into Small Pieces Using Either 2 Knives or a Spatula.

    10
    Done

    Drain Off Any Excess Surface Liquid. (do not Thouroughly Press the Liquid Out of the Spinach Mixture as You Want Some Substance Moisture, Just Drain Off Enough So That It's not Liquidy).

    11
    Done

    Melt Remaining 4tbs Butter in a Bowl or Glass Measuring Cup.

    12
    Done

    Brush the Bottom and Sides of a 9x13 Baking Dish With Melted Butter.

    13
    Done

    Layer the Dish With Half of the Phyllo Dough (10 Sheets) Brushing Every Other Layer With the Melted Butter.

    14
    Done

    Spread the Spinach Mixture Evenly Over the Phyllo Dough.

    15
    Done

    Top With Crumbled Feta Cheese.

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