SPANAKOPITA

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Our authentic Greek spanakopita uses chopped spinach but you can substitute fresh spinach if you prefer.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
12 green onions, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 oz)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add spinach and toss until heated. Remove from skillet; set aside.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil, stirring occasionally, until soft. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; cool. Stir in cheese and egg.
  • Generously brush 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with some of the melted butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in dish; brush with butter. Layer with 7 more sheets, brushing each with butter before adding the next sheet. Spoon spinach mixture over top sheet. Layer with remaining 8 phyllo sheets, brushing each with remaining butter. Cut several slits in top.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 79.0 mg, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 798.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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