Greek Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)

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Greek Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)

Traditionally, this dish is referred to as Spanakopita, but since I can't even begin to pronounce that word I will tell you that it's basically just a mix of a lot of spinach, some eggs, herbs, and a generous amount of feta cheese. Very similar to that of a frittata, but it's the phyllo dough crust that takes this pie to another (better) level.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 418kcal

Author: Tieghan Gerard

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch kosher salt and black pepper
12-18 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, eggs, olive oil, feta, parmesan, basil, dill, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
3. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on the prepared baking sheet and brush the phyllo with melted butter. Repeat, layering 2 more times, placing the sheets of dough over top each other. Now brush another sheet of dough with butter and place perpendicular to the bottom layer, creating an X. Repeat this layer 2 more times. Brush another sheet of dough with butter and place slightly off center of the x. Repeat this layer 2 more times. Simplistically, you are using 9 sheets of phyllo dough, 3 layers, in 3 different directions, kind of like a star.
4. Take the spinach filling and spoon it onto the center of your phyllo dough star, leaving about 2 inches of edge space. Bring the edges of the dough up and over the spinach.
5. Brush the remaining 3 sheet of phyllo dough with butter and layer over top of the spinach, crinkling them slightly to fit. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dough.
6. Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until phyllo is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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