Spanakopita

Name: Spanakopita
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, chopped; 8 None green onions, chopped; 1 1/2 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained; 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 3/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 4 None eggs; 8.75 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 12 sheets filo dough; None None mixed greens, to serve

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
8 None green onions, chopped
1 1/2 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
3/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
4 None eggs
8.75 oz feta cheese, crumbled
12 sheets filo dough
None None mixed greens, to serve

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush a pie dish generously with melted butter.
2

Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and green onions for 7-8 mins, until softened. Add spinach and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins. Remove from heat. Fold in herbs. Season then let cool slightly.
3

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs lightly then crumble in feta. Drain excess juice from spinach mixture and add to egg and cheese.
4

Brush a sheet of filo dough with a little melted butter and top with another layer of filo. Repeat until you have 6 layers. Place in prepared pie dish and top with spinach mixture. Brush another 6 sheets of filo with butter. Place on top of filling and crimp edges to seal. Brush top with remaining butter and bake for 40-45 mins, until pastry is golden brown.
5

Serve with mixed greens.