Mediterranean comfort foods is Spanakopita – Greek Spinach Pie. This classic spinach dish is perfect to make when you are hosting and need a great vegetarian main course. Just serve with a side of Greek salad! Enjoy!
Spanakopita
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Author: Chef Eli
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- 12 9x14 sheets of phyllo dough (defrost in refrigerator over night)
- 1.5 sticks of unsalted butter melted
- 2 bags of frozen spinach (defrosted and drained of excess water)
- 3 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded Pecorino Romano
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, green onions, mint, dill, feta, Pecorino Romano, eggs, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Brush a 9x14 pan with butter. Place first sheet of phyllo dough on buttered surface. Brush sheet with butter and repeat until there are six layers.
- Pour spinach mixture over the buttered phyllo and use a spatula to create an even layer.
- Layer the final six sheets of phyllo over the spinach mixture, making sure to brush butter over each layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
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