Ingredients
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1
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1/2
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1/4
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2
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6
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1
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1
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3/4
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Directions
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
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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
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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
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Preheat the Oven to 375f. |
4
Done
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Use Up Half the Phyllo Sheets to Make the Bottom Pastry Layer, Allowing Excess Pastry to Drape Over Edge of Pan. |
9
Done
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Put the Spinach Mixture in and Press the Top Down Gently to Smooth Filling. Tuck in the Pastry Draping Over the Edges. |
10
Done
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Repeat Layering With the Remaining Phyllo, Oiling Each Sheet Generously. |