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Spanakopita ( Spinach Pie) Recipe | |
Greek Appetizer | |
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Ingredients:
10 sheets phyllo pastry 2 lbs spinach, washed,stems cut off and coarsely chopped,placed in a pan,damp 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup green onions, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons dill or fennel, chopped 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup dry curd cottage cheese 1 cup feta cheese, crumpled 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 4 eggs, lightly beaten salt & pepper 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
Serves 8 as a first course and 4 as a light meal.1 Heat the washed spinach, do not add water the moisture from washing the spinach is enough. 2 Saute until just wilted 3-5 minutes,remove from pan set aside. 3 Fry onion in the oil for 10 minutes, add green onion and fry a further 5 minutes In a large bowl mix onions& spinach, add parsley, dill or fennel, nutmeg, cheeses and eggs. 4 Stir to combine and check taste for the amount of salt& pepper you want. 5 Brush a 12x10" baking dish with butter and line with a sheet of fillo. 6 Brush sheet with butter and place in another sheet of fillo continue to brush each sheet until you have 5 layers. 7 Pour in the spinach mixture and top with remaining 5 sheets of fillo buttering each sheet. 8 Brush top layer with butter and score it with a very sharp knife or a razor blade in serving size squares. 9 Sprinkle with water to keep the fillo from curling. 10 Bake in 350 F oven for about 45 minute, or until it has puffed and is golden. 11 Allow to sit for 5 minutes and serve. | |