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Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
This homemade Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita) is a savory Greek-inspired recipe made with golden brown layers of phyllo pastry, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh spinach. A delicious meatless meal you'll love!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Mira Lyubenova📖 cookinglsl
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- oven
- baking dish
- knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté the yellow and green onions in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds more.
2
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
In a large bowl, combine the spinach mixture with feta, cream cheese (or ricotta), parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
4
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
5
Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer 5–7 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter.
6
Spread the spinach filling evenly on top.
7
Add another 5–7 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each one with butter.
8
Score the top into squares using a sharp knife.
9
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10
Bake for 35–⏱️ 40 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
11
Let cool for ⏱️ 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
420 kcal
fat Content
38 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
1091 mg
protein Content
15 g
cholesterol Content
161 mg
carbohydrate Content
29 g
saturated Fat Content
23 g
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