Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

May 21, 2014

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Spinach pie is one of those sort of strange sounding recipes that turns into a literal party in your mouth if you can get past the title. Just the fact that the word “spinach” is combined with “pie” might be enough to send you running, but stick around my friends, & you will be pleasantly surprised by the warm, buttery flavors of the delicate phyllo & the salty herbiness of the spinach & feta.

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp olive oil
4 medium onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt & ground pepper
6 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
1 pound feta cheese crumbled
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoon dried dill
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounce frozen phyllo sheets, thawed & thinly sliced

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, & cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic & salt & pepper to taste; cook until...
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Nutritions

Calories
587

Sodium
1266mg
52% DV

Fat
35g
55% DV

Protein
26g
53% DV

Carbs
44g
15% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV

Dinner Baked