Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Pie) - Mediterranean Recipe

Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Pie)

🌍 Mediterranean, Greece Difficulty: ●●●○○

Phyllo-based pies trace back to Ottoman Empire kitchens; the word "spanakopita" dates at least to Byzantine culinary tradition.

Ingredients

• 500g fresh spinach
• 250g feta cheese crumbled
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion finely diced
• 4 scallions sliced
• ½ cup fresh dill
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 12 sheets phyllo dough
• salt & pepper

Method

1. Wilting — Wilt spinach in a dry pan, squeeze dry and chop.
2. Combining — Combine spinach, feta, eggs, onion, scallions, dill, salt, pepper in a bowl.
3. Brushing — Brush a 30×20cm baking dish with olive oil. Layer 6 sheets phyllo, brushing each with oil.
4. Spreading — Spread filling evenly. Top with remaining 6 sheets, each brushed with oil.
5. Scoring — Score top layers, brush with oil, bake 190°C (375°F)/190°C (375°F) for 45 minutes until golden.

Tags: fresh spinach, feta cheese crumbled, eggs, onion finely diced, scallions sliced · Source: Brittani's Almanac