
Spanakopita Spinach Pie
User Reviews
4.2
36 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Greek

Spanakopita Spinach Pie
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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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 35o degrees. Coat a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Saute until they start to soften and become fragrant.
- Add spinach and parsley, toss using tongs (much easier than a spoon) until wilted and reduced in size.
- 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.
- When spinach mixture has cooled, toss to combine.
- 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.
- Spoon spinach mixture into the baking dish. Fold ends over into the dish. It is okay it looks messy.
- Layer remaining phyllo sheets, basting with butter between each layer, on top, tucking ends into the dish.
- 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.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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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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Overall Rating
4.2
36 reviews
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