spanakopita, ( greek spinach pie.)

Name: Spanakopita, ( Greek spinach pie.)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 bunch(es) green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 2 pound(s) washed, chopped fresh spinach; 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 - eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese; 8 - sheets phyllo dough; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil

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111 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Dec 30, 2011

My friend, who is Greek and Albanian gave me this recipe. She made it for me once and it was the best one I've had yet!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 pounds washed, chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 - eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 - sheets phyllo dough
1/4 cup olive oil

How To Make spanakopita, ( greek spinach pie.)

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9 x 9" baking pan w/ cooking spray. Heat 3 tbsp oil in lg skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, green onions and garlic until soft. Stir in spinach, parsley and lemon juice. Saute until spinach is limp. Remove from heat and cool.

Step 2

In bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta cheese and feta cheese. Stir in spinach mix. Lay 1 sheet of dough in pan, ( dough will overlap the pan,) brush lightly w/ oil. Lay another sheet of dough over top and brush w/ oil. Repeat w/ 2 more sheets of dough and some oil.
Step 3

Spread spinach mix evenly onto sheets of dough. Fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush w/ oil. Layer w/ remaining 4 sheets of dough and oil. Tuck in overhanging dough to seal. Bake 40 mins, or until golden brown. Cut into squares.
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