Spanokopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

"This is an authentic greek recipe' that i thought i would share with the community. it is a family recipe the we have enjoyed for many years. i hope you guys like it as well as we do."
 
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photo by JIM GILBERT AKA JIM
Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

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Reviews

  1. The Ratio of spinach to phyllo is off for this receipe. If I make it again I would layer the phyllo on the bottom, middle and top and I would use the whole box of 16 sheets. I also had to use a much bigger pan than 9x9 for the amount of spinach mixture I had with 2 lbs of spinach.
     
  2. Turned out great! Only wish I had doubled the recipe since a lot of work for just one meal.
     
  3. Outstanding take on a classic. There as many spanokopita recipies as there are Greek families. This is a great one. Try it with half spinach and half dandelion greens for something even more rustic.
     
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I AM A MUSICIAN AND PAINTER AND I HAVE, IN THE PAST, WORKED AS A CHEF'S ASSISTANT. I LOVE COOKING FOR MY FAMILY AND GUEST AND AS A MAN OF MEDITERRANIAN DECENT, I DO A LOT OF ITALIAN, SPANISH, BASQUE AND GREEK CUISINE.
 
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