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Homemade Spanakopita Recipe

Homemade Spanakopita

Lori
This Homemade Spanakopita is a traditional Greek spinach pie recipe. You can proudly serve it as a main dish that you can enjoy with your family.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10 to 20 squares

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion , diced
  • 5 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/4 – 1/2 C. fresh dill , chopped (to taste)
  • 1 t. dried mint
  • 1/4 C. fresh parsley leaves , chopped
  • 4 green onions , rough chopped
  • 2 t. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ t. ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 lbs. crumbled feta , divided
  • 2 lbs. fresh spinach , washed and patted dry
  • Salt black pepper, to taste
  • 2 oz unsalted butter melted
  • 2 lbs. phyllo pastry
  • 2 eggs
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set aside your prepared baking sheet on the counter.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring frequently until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and dill to skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently 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. Get a large bowl to measure the water before boiling it. Add spinach leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Drain well, and use a paper towel to squeeze and remove the excess liquid.
  • 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.

Preparing your pie

  • Cut the pastry into 4 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 the top. Brush with butter and add 1/2 of the feta cheese.
  • Top with third piece of pastry, brush with butter and add remaining feta cheese.
  • Top with 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 heat to 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until you see the golden brown and crispy layers of phyllo dough.
  • Remove from the oven. Cut into squares and enjoy!
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