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Traditional Spanakopita

Delicious Traditional Spanakopita for a Taste of Greece

Experience the flavors of Greece with this Traditional Spanakopita recipe, a delicious spinach pie with flaky phyllo pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Main fat for sautéing
  • 2 medium Leeks Finely chopped
  • 16 ounces Spinach Fresh or frozen
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
Crust
  • 1 package Phyllo Dough Thin sheets for flaky crust

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the spinach and leeks. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the leeks for 5 minutes.
  2. Add spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with crumbled feta, salt, and pepper.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush a baking dish with olive oil.
  5. Layer phyllo in the baking dish, brushing each layer with olive oil.
  6. Spread the filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
  7. Fold the edges of phyllo over the filling and top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing with olive oil.
  8. Score the top with a knife and sprinkle drops of water.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes until golden brown. Rotate halfway through.
  10. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make ahead and freeze unbaked for convenience. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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