Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie)

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. chopped scallions
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. dill
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 Feta cheese
  • 1/2 lb. phyllo pastry

Instructions

  1. Thaw spinach and squeeze free of as much water as possible. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until a light golden brown. Add scallions and cook until they wilt.
  2. Add spinach and seasonings.
  3. Toss lightly.
  4. Remove from heat and add milk.
  5. Beat eggs lightly in another bowl and add Feta cheese, coarsely crumbled.
  6. Add to spinach mixture; mix well.
  7. With a pastry brush, coat bottom and sides of an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  8. Line with 8 sheets phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  9. Do not trim overhanging sections.
  10. Pour in spinach mixture and fold overhanging sections back over filling.
  11. Top with 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
  12. Trim overlap.
  13. Brush top with butter and score into squares or diamonds.
  14. Bake in a 350° oven 45 minutes.
  15. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

675 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.4g 37% DV
Total Fat 38.2g 49% DV
Carbs 70.6g 26% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 20.1g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10389.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2197.5mg 47% DV
Cholesterol 150mg 50% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 204.8mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 90.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 432.5mg 33% DV
Iron 18.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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