Name: Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 lb spinach leaves, chopped; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

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Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Deliciously fresh and healthy Spanakopita

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Course Dessert

Servings

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb spinach leaves, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, green onions, dill, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and black pepper.
Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with melted butter.
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets, brushingeach with butter.
Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
Lay a sheet of phyllo over the spinach mixture and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets,brushing each with butter.
Cut the spanakopita into squares or diamonds with a sharp knife.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Serve warm or at room temperature.