Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
"The one thing that sets this Spanakopita apart from the rest? Using raw rather than cooked spinach for the filling. Better flavour & texture!..."
INGREDIENTS
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300g/10oz English spinach leaves
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1/2 tsp salt
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175g/6oz Greek feta (, crumbled)
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1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
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2 green onions / scallions (, finely sliced)
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1 egg
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2 tbsp mint (, finely chopped)
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1 tbsp dill (, finely chopped)
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1/2 tsp lemon zest
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1/2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
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1/2 tsp nutmeg (, freshly grated)
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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16 sheets filo pastry ((Note 2))
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120g/ 8 tbsp butter (, melted)
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60g / 2/3 cup Greek Kefalotyri cheese (, finely grated (sub parmesan, Note 3))
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1/2 tsp white sesame seeds ((or more black))
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1/2 tsp black sesame seeds ((or more white))
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