Spanakopita Spinach Pie

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    9

  • Calories

    218 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Spanakopita Spinach Pie

Spanakopita Spinach Pie is a Greek speciality made from wilted spinach and cheese wrapped with flaky pastry, phyllo dough. An easy dish that pairs with anything! 

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large shallots , minced
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 16 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup flat parsley , roughly chopped
  • 1 egg , lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese , drained well*
  • 1 cup feta cheese , crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/4 cup butter , melted
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 35o degrees. Coat a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Saute until they start to soften and become fragrant.
  3. Add spinach and parsley, toss using tongs (much easier than a spoon) until wilted and reduced in size.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat egg in a medium mixing bowl. Add drained ricotta cheese, crumbled feta cheese and Kosher salt.
  5. When spinach mixture has cooled, toss to combine.
  6. Lay one piece of phyllo dough in the bottom of your baking dish. Baste lightly with melted butter. Continue with 3 more sheets of phyllo. Ends may fall over the sides.
  7. Spoon spinach mixture into the baking dish. Fold ends over into the dish. It is okay it looks messy.
  8. Layer remaining phyllo sheets, basting with butter between each layer, on top, tucking ends into the dish.
  9. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. If it starts to brown too fast, place a leaf of aluminum foil over the top.
  10. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  11. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Notes

  • Even if you ricotta seems to be fairly dry or drained, drain it even more. Any moisture left will result in soggy Greek spinach pie. Place 1-2 layers of cheesecloth in a fine mesh sieve or colander and allow to drain for an hour or so. You can also put it on a plate and let it drain in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 626mg (26%) Potassium 360mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5290IU (106%) Vitamin C 19.5mg (22%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5290IU 106%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 22%
Calcium 161mg 16%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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