Spinach and Feta Pie Recipe

Name: Spinach and Feta Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo pastry; melted butter; 2 bunches spinach, washed, dried and finely chopped; 14 -18 ounces feta cheese, chopped into cubes; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 6 eggs, beaten; 1 pint cottage cheese (to stretch it out, extra flavor, etc.) or 1 pint plain yogurt (to stretch it out, extra flavor, etc.); sesame seeds (for sprinkling); fresh ground black pepper; crushed garlic; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package phyllo pastry
melted butter
2 bunches spinach, washed, dried and finely chopped
14 -18 ounces feta cheese, chopped into cubes
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 eggs, beaten
1 pint cottage cheese (to stretch it out, extra flavor, etc.) or 1 pint plain yogurt (to stretch it out, extra flavor, etc.)
sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
fresh ground black pepper
crushed garlic
1 pinch ground nutmeg
toasted pine nuts

1
Place all ingredients except filo and butter into a large bowl and mix together.
2
To prepare the filo pastry, unroll the whole packet into a dry workspace.
3
Brush the top layer with melted butter.
4
Pick up 2-3 layers of filo and lay them in your 13 x 9 pan (glass is best).
5
I usually do around 5 layers (2-3 ea.)
6
across the bottom and up the sides.
7
Pour in the filling and fold the sides over the top.
8
This is mainly to stop the filling leaking out and burning.
9
Repeat the buttered layers of pastry on top until you think there is enough.
10
Butter the top layer and tuck the edges inches
11
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and bake for at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
12
If the top starts to burn you can cover it with foil.

1744

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo pastry, melted butter, 2 bunches spinach, washed, dried and finely chopped, 14 -18 ounces feta cheese, chopped into cubes, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Feta Pie 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.

Spinach and Feta Pie

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