Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe
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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

By: SILVERWOLF 
"This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (371)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x9 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  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.
  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.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 528 | Total Fat: 36.7g | Cholesterol: 123mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by StewartFip   view full review
This is a great recipe, no doubt. There are a few points that should be emphasized. First,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2005 by SELEA   view full review
In a cooking class, many years ago, I learned the trick of dry spinach to be used in a recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
OMG, this was good! Never used phyllo dough before, so relied heavily on advice from other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2004 by MYSTIKCHARM   view full review
I love spanakopita and have been making it forever. I use frozen spinach (make sure to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by Kira Martin   view full review
This was a great recipe that I have used over and over again! MY kids love it! I add more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by CINDY3539   view full review
This was an excellent recipe. I used the same amount of filling for a 9 x 13 inch pan and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MCIPOLLA   view full review
I didn't particularly enjoy this, although it was my own fault. I have never worked with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by TABBIEG   view full review
I live in Michigan ...and this taste like the pie i get from one of the Greek Town resturants....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2003 by TwoDCsPlus1   view full review
I just got done eating this for dinner, and it was wonderful! All the other review...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by SANNAPADELA   view full review
great recipe....very tasty filling next time though, i wouldn't make as much filling it was...

 

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