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Authentic Greek Spinach Pie Recipe – Homemade Spanakopita

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Ingredients

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1 lb country-style phyllo pastry (if you can't get that, regular phyllo pastry will do)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, approximately
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lbs spinach, cleaned, tough stems removed
6 spring onions, cleaned, sliced in 1/4 inch lengths
1 leek, white and tender part of green, cleaned, sliced in 1/4 inch lengths (if very large, slice leek in half lengthwise before slicing)
1 medium red onion, chopped fine
3/4 cup fresh dill, minced

Nutritional information

263.1
Calories
153 g
Calories From Fat
17.1 g
Total Fat
4.6 g
Saturated Fat
50.7 mg
Cholesterol
380.9 mg
Sodium
20.8 g
Carbs
2.3 g
Dietary Fiber
1.6 g
Sugars
7.6 g
Protein
122 g
Serving Size

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Authentic Greek Spinach Pie Recipe – Homemade Spanakopita

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    Can use frozen spinach instead of fresh? What is the measurement of the cooked spinach? 2 cups?

    • 110 min
    • Serves 15
    • Easy

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    Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie),The secret to my spanakopita is 3 kinds of onion – red onion, spring onions and leek. If you are lacking one, just add more of the others, but this is the ‘secret ingredient’ to an excellent pie. Enjoy!,Can use frozen spinach instead of fresh? What is the measurement of the cooked spinach? 2 cups?,Can I make this withough using dough or pastry of any kind? I just want it as a casserole or gratin dish.


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat 4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil in a Large Saucepan and Saut the Onions and Leek Until Translucent, About 2-3 Minutes. Add the Spinach and Saute Until the Leaves Have Wilted and the Liquid Has Cooked Off, About 8-10 Minutes.

    2
    Done

    Remove the Pan from the Heat and Allow to Cool Somewhat. When Cool Enough to Handle, Finely Chop the Spinach and Place in a Large Bowl.

    3
    Done

    Preheat the Oven to 375f.

    4
    Done

    Lightly Oil (always Use Olive Oil!) a 12 Inch in Diameter, Metal Baking Pan (you Can Use a Larger Baking Pan - You Will Just Have a Thinner Pita, but Don't Use a Smaller One), or a 10 X 15 Inch Rectangular Baking Pan.

    5
    Done

    Add Dill and Feta Cheese to the Spinach. Add Salt and Pepper to Taste (careful With the Salt - the Feta Will Add Quite a Bit of Its Own). Pour the Eggs Over and Give a Stir to Combine Well.

    6
    Done

    Open Up the Phyllo Pastry and Place on a Work Surface. If Using the Country Style Pastry Proceed, If Using the Thinner Phyllo; Cover With a Damp Cloth. (continue to Cover the Pastry Sheets With the Damp Cloth Each Time You Remove One as You Prepare the Pie.).

    7
    Done

    Layer the Phyllo in the Pan, Allowing the Edges to Hang Over the Sides of the Pan, Brushing Each Phyllo Layer Generously With Olive Oil.

    8
    Done

    Use Up Half the Phyllo Sheets to Make the Bottom Pastry Layer, Allowing Excess Pastry to Drape Over Edge of Pan.

    9
    Done

    Put the Spinach Mixture in and Press the Top Down Gently to Smooth Filling. Tuck in the Pastry Draping Over the Edges.

    10
    Done

    Repeat Layering With the Remaining Phyllo, Oiling Each Sheet Generously.

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