Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter melted; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion chopped; 8 green onions chopped; 1 1/2 pounds frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained; 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves fresh, chopped; 3/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped; 4 eggs; 8 3/4 ounces feta cheese crumbled; 12 sheets filo dough; mixed greens to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion chopped
8 green onions chopped
1 1/2 pounds frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves fresh, chopped
3/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
4 eggs
8 3/4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
12 sheets filo dough
mixed greens to serve

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Brush a pie dish generously with melted butter.
2
Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and green onions for 7-8 mins, until softened. Add spinach and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins. Remove from heat. Fold in herbs. Season then let cool slightly.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs lightly then crumble in feta. Drain excess juice from spinach mixture and add to egg and cheese.
4
Brush a sheet of filo dough with a little melted butter and top with another layer of filo. Repeat until you have 6 layers. Place in prepared pie dish and top with spinach mixture. Brush another 6 sheets of filo with butter. Place on top of filling and crimp edges to seal. Brush top with remaining butter and bake for 40-45 mins, until pastry is golden brown.
5
Serve with mixed greens.

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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: 1/2 cup butter melted, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion chopped, 8 green onions chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spanakopita

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