SPINACH-DILL PIE

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Layers of phyllo dough make a quick crust for this savory pie. For the filling, fresh spinach is sauteed with onion and garlic, then stirred into a combination of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, fresh dill, parsley, cumin, and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces spinach, well washed, tough stems removed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 large whole eggs
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roughly chop spinach leaves; set aside. Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted and bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a colander to cool and drain. When mixture is cool enough to handle, press lightly with paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, eggs and egg whites, parsley, dill, Parmesan, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooled spinach mixture; set aside.
  • Dampen a large kitchen towel with water; squeeze dry. Unroll phyllo; place on work surface. Cover with plastic wrap and then the kitchen towel. Lightly coat a 9-inch Pyrex pie plate with cooking spray. Remove 1 sheet of phyllo, keeping remaining phyllo covered; place in prepared baking dish. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, spraying between each layer. Trim edges with scissors, leaving a slight overhang.
  • Spoon filling into the dish, spreading it evenly. Bake until golden brown and filling is set, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into wedges.

phemmighty concept
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This pie is the perfect comfort food! It's warm, cheesy, and delicious.


Dus Khan
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I used frozen spinach in this recipe and it worked out great! The pie was just as delicious as when I use fresh spinach.


Frank Ananne
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I'm not a fan of dill, so I omitted it from the recipe. The pie was still very good.


Miranda Flores
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This pie was a lot of work, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.


Abdul Qudeer
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The crust was a little too dry for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Esther Osaghae
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This pie was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Christian Robinson
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Mizzen Mia
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pie is always moist and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


Jahiem Williams
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this pie! The dill really balanced out the flavor of the spinach and the crust was amazing.


Sultan Md
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This pie was easy to make and so delicious. The spinach and dill filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Natnael Mintesnot
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the filling.


Bindas Babu
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This spinach dill pie was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were perfect and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.