Greek Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Greek Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds spinach fresh; 7 eggs; 1/2 pound feta cheese 1 lb; onion chopped; garlic clove minced; salt; pepper; oregano; olive oil; 1 pound filo dough; butter

Servings: persons

2 pounds spinach fresh
7 eggs
1/2 pound feta cheese 1 lb
onion chopped
garlic clove minced
salt
pepper
oregano
olive oil
1 pound filo dough
butter

1
Wash spinach and place in large bowl. Sprinkle heavily with salt, and rub into the leaves as you tear them into small pieces. Then rinse salt off thoroughly, and drain. Beat eggs, crumble feta cheese, and add to spinach.
2
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until brown, add to spinach, season with pepper and oregano.Butter large oblong baking dish. Place one sheet of filo in pan, and brush with melted butter. Continue until only three or four sheets of filo are left, letting the edges of the sheets hang over the sides of the pan. Pour in the filling, and fold ends of pastry over it, brushing with more butter. Then put the remaining sheets on top, brushing with butter. Cut three or four steam vent slits in the top, down to the filling. Bake at 375 for 50 min.

530

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pounds spinach fresh, 7 eggs, 1/2 pound feta cheese 1 lb, onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Spanakopita falls under the General 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.

Greek Spanakopita

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