SPANAKOPITA (GREEK GREENS PIE )

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Not entirely authentic - but very good. A combination of mustard greens and spinach is delicious. Layering the phyllo dough isn't difficult once you get into it. IMPORTANT: As you work, keep the phyllo pkg covered with a damp towel so it won't dry out.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (17 ounce) package thawed phyllo dough
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 lb spinach (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1 1/2 cups coarse diced onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons seedless raisins
2 eggs
24 ounces feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook spinach til tender; drain, lightly squeeze out excess water and place in med bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and rind to spinach; mix well. Set aside.
  • Saute onions with spices in 2 tbsp olive oil until onions are transparent. Stir in rice, water and raisins; heat through. Set aside.
  • In separate bowl, beat eggs lightly with pepper. Add feta cheese and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a 9" oiled deep pie pan, lay one sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan and brush entire surface with melted butter. Top with 7 more sheets, one by one, brushing each and rotating each sheet 20 degrees. There will be over-hang.
  • Over that, carefully layer the onion mixture, then the spinach, then the cheese.
  • Cover with a top 'crust' of phyllo by repeating same procedure as step 4: Eight sheets, each brushed with butter and rotated.
  • Roll-up the overhanging dough to form a seal. Brush top with melted butter.
  • Bake 350 degrees, for 1/2 hour. Lay a piece of foil over top and continue to bake for another 1/2 hour or until done.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before eating.

SHAFI MUHAMMAD MAKO Shafi Muhammmadmako
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my spanakopita didn't turn out.


Harleigh Skelton
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The phyllo dough was too crispy for my taste.


Ayushi Chattopadhaya
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland.


abdur rouf
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my spanakopita didn't turn out as I expected.


Hʀɪᴅᴏʏ Hossen
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.


Dr Asad
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I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, so I used a different type of cheese.


Rakesh Das
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I added a bit of garlic to the filling and it was delicious.


Bjdjd Hsjsj
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The phyllo dough was a bit tricky to work with at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries.


Ashikuzzaman Ashik
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach. It makes all the difference.


ANTIK GAMER
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This is my go-to recipe for spanakopita. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


KInGQAiM 1
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So easy to make and so delicious! I've already made it twice this week.


Wahab Sundar
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This spanakopita was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it. It's the perfect appetizer or main course. I highly recommend it.


noob _COD
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The spinach flavor is subtle and the cheese and herbs really shine through. The phyllo dough is also perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be maki


teezy toochainz
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I'm a big fan of Greek food and I love spanakopita. This recipe is one of the best I've tried. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and authentic spanakopita. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Qhan
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This spanakopita recipe is a winner! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce and it was the perfect meal. Definitely a


Aqib Asif
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Spanakopita is my new favorite dish! The combination of spinach, feta cheese, and phyllo dough is absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved it too. 10/10 would recommend!