Asparagus Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Asparagus Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh asparagus; 20 sheets phyllo dough; 2 cups fresh spinach; 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup flour; 1 ½ cups milk; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh asparagus
20 sheets phyllo dough
2 cups fresh spinach
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Steam asparagus until tender crisp.
2
Cut phyllo dough sheets into 13 in by 9 in rectangles.
3
Place 1 sheet on a 13 by 9 by 2 baking pan coated w/ butter flavored non stick spray.
4
Repeat layers 9 times.
5
Arrange spinach, feta and asparagus over the top.
6
Cover with a sheet of phyllo- spritz with a butter spray- not the non stick- a butter type spray.
7
Repeat using remaining dough.
8
Cut into 12 pieces.
9
Bake uncovered at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
10
For sauce : Melt butter in a a saucepan.
11
Stir in flour until smooth: gradually add milk.
12
Stir in lemon juice, dill thyme and salt.
13
Bring to a boil : cook and stir 1 minute or until think.
14
Serve the Spanakopita OVER the sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh asparagus, 20 sheets phyllo dough, 2 cups fresh spinach, 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Spanakopita falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Spanakopita

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