Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Spinach, egg, and prosciutto flatbreads.
Recipe Summary Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.
Ingredients | Dinner Recipes With Eggs And Spinach3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped½ cup chopped fresh parsley2 eggs, lightly beaten½ cup ricotta cheese1 cup crumbled feta cheese8 sheets phyllo dough¼ cup olive oilDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.Info | Dinner Recipes With Eggs And Spinachprep:
30 mins
cook:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
1 - 9x9 inch pan
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