YUMMY GREEK SPINACH PIE (SPANAKOPITA)

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This is my take on my mother's and grandmother's Spanakopita. Since they never measured anything (and I have also adopted this wacky cooking style) these are my best approximation on measurements. Enjoy!

Provided by diamonds4heather

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
2 lbs spinach, rinsed and chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
phyllo dough
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion, green onions and garlic, salt and pepper to taste, until soft in 3 or 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Stir in spinach and parsley,until spinach is limp.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • in a bowl mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta.
  • Stir in spinach mixture.
  • Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in a 9x9 in baking dish and brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with butter, and repeat with four more sheets of phyllo.
  • Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and place another 6 sheets of phyllo in the same process as before.
  • Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve while hot.

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