Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach; 2 eggs; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon dill; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt; pepper; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1 (200 g) package feta cheese; 12 sheets phyllo pastry; 1/4 cup melted butter, for brushing pastry

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
2 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon dill
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt
pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 (200 g) package feta cheese
12 sheets phyllo pastry
1/4 cup melted butter, for brushing pastry

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["Heat oven to 375u00b0.", "Drain spinach of all liquid.", "Sautee onions and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender, then add spinach, salt and pepper to taste.", "Sautee 1-2 more minutes.", "in a large bowl, combine spinach mixture, eggs, dill, lemon juice and crumbled feta.", "Butter a 7"" springform pan.", "Place phyllo between a damp (but not wet) tea towel so it doesn't dry out.", "Layer 6 sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing each with melted butter.", "Fill with spinach mixture and fold edges over.", "Layer 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.", "Use a scissors to round the edges and cut 6 or 8 triangles in the top.", "Bake 45 minutes or until golden -- allow to stand 10 minutes before removing the springform.", "This can also be made into individual packets instead of a pie shape."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, 2 eggs, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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