Spanking Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a classic Greek spinach pie that has feta cheese. This pie is loaded with numerous vitamins such as C, A, D, Iron, etc
Ingredients
- 3 T olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 t dried mint
- 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 4 green onions, roughly chopped
- 2 t fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 t ground pepper
- 1-1 1/2 lbs crumbled feta, divided
- 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and patted dry
- Salt, and black pepper, to taste
- 2 oz unsalted butter melted
- 2 lbs phyllo pastry
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Cook, frequently stirring, until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and dill to the skillet. Continue cooking, frequently stirring for approximately 5 minutes, until onions are soft and caramelized.
- Remove from heat. Add parsley, green onions, lemon juice, and ground pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Roughly chop fresh spinach leaves. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spinach leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Drain well and squeeze to remove excess water.
- Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside and allow to cool. Add 1 lb. feta cheese and slightly beaten eggs.
- Cut the pastry into four pieces and roll all pieces out.
- Place one layer of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush with melted butter using a pastry brush.
- .Add spinach filling and place the second piece of the pastry on top. Brush with butter and add 1/2 of the feta cheese.
- Top with the third piece of pastry, brush with butter and add the remaining feta cheese.
- Top with the fourth layer of pastry dough. Pinch or roll seams to seal. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Turn oven up to 425°F. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then decrease the heat to 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven. Cut into squares and enjoy!
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