SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE

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This is a versatile pie; add garlic, fennel, chard, and/or herbed feta for tasty variations.

Provided by Diane

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds spinach, washed and chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 eggs
1 cup feta cheese
¾ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Steps:

  • Steam the spinach until just wilted.
  • In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms. Stir together with the spinach.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs well. Stir in the ricotta, feta, and basil.
  • Butter a deep dish pie pan. Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan, and brush melted butter over the sheet. Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan. Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo. Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese. Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo. Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter. Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until pie is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 925.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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