Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 1 - 9x9 inch pan

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion

chopped

1 bunch green onions

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 pounds spinach

rinsed and chopped

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

2 eggs

lightly beaten

½ cup ricotta cheese

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

8 sheets phyllo dough

¼ cup olive oil

Simple Fry Bread

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion green onions and garlic until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley and continue to saute until spinach is limp about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a medium bowl mix together eggs ricotta and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top brush with olive oil and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutritional Information

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 494.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.2g 36%

Carbohydrates: 31.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 5.4g

Fat: 34.7g 53%

Saturated Fat: 11.5g 57%

Cholesterol: 100.3mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 12264.4IU 245%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.4mg 57%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 42%

Vitamin C: 61.8mg 103%

Folate: 391.1mcg 98%

Calcium: 494.9mg 50%

Iron: 7.7mg 43%

Magnesium: 175.3mg 63%

Potassium: 1304.2mg 37%

Sodium: 893.9mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 312.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.