MAMA VOULA'S SPANAKOPITA

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Provided by JoAnn Cianciulli

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Feta     Leek     Spinach     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek, plus more for brushing
6 leeks, white and light green parts, chopped and well rinsed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 pounds fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups crumbled firm feta cheese, preferably Greek
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 frozen country-style filo sheets or puff pastry sheets (see Note), thawed but kept chilled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the 3 tablespoons of oil. When the oil is hazy, add the leeks and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant and very soft, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach in handfuls, folding the leaves under with a spoon as you add each batch. Let the spinach wilt and cook down before adding more. Once all the spinach is in the pan, season with the pepper.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer the spinach mixture to a colander over the sink. Using the back of a spoon, gently press out all of the excess liquid. Set aside to cool; the filling needs to cool down a bit to prevent the dough from becoming soggy. Once the mixture is cool, add the feta, dill, mint, and eggs. Fold the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Brush the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil. Working with 1 sheet at a time, lay the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out slightly to fit the pan. Line the bottom of the dish with the first piece of dough, pressing into the corners. Trim off any excess with a paring knife. Spread the spinach filling evenly over the dough. Cover with the second sheet of dough, trimming around the edges of the dish. Brush the top with oil.
  • Bake until the top is puffed and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Mhiz Charity
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This spanakopita recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The phyllo dough is perfectly crispy and the filling is flavorful and moist. I love the addition of dill and feta cheese. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who lo


Sabtain Chaudhary
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I'm a big fan of spanakopita, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the phyllo dough is cooked to perfection. I love the crispy edges and the gooey center. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Badish Gtm
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This spanakopita recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I had a bunch of spinach that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. The spanakopita was delicious! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the phyllo dough was crisp


Hawa Swaray
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this spanakopita recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great. The spanakopita was crispy and flaky, and the filling was fla


Adela Rashiti
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This spanakopita recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The phyllo dough is made from scratch, which gives it a much better flavor and texture than the store-bought kind. The filling is also very flavorful, with a good balance of


Izuchukwu Frank
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I've tried many spanakopita recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the phyllo dough is cooked to perfection. I love the crispy edges and the gooey center. I would definitely make this recipe aga


Ajanthan Dharzewin
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This spanakopita recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The phyllo dough is perfectly crispy and the filling is flavorful and moist. I love the addition of dill and feta cheese. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who lo


Badsha Samiul hoque
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I'm a big fan of spanakopita, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the phyllo dough is cooked to perfection. I love the crispy edges and the gooey center. I would definitely make this recipe again.


RoyalVegeta83
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This spanakopita recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I had a bunch of spinach that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. The spanakopita was delicious! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the phyllo dough was crisp


Goodseed Chi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this spanakopita recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great. The spanakopita was crispy and flaky, and the filling was fla


Niyingenera Japhet
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This spanakopita recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The phyllo dough is made from scratch, which gives it a much better flavor and texture than the store-bought kind. The filling is also very flavorful, with a good balance of


Mowlid Dahir Ali
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I've tried many spanakopita recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the phyllo dough is cooked to perfection. I love the crispy edges and the gooey center. I would definitely make this recipe aga


Jahangir Hassan
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This spanakopita recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The phyllo dough is perfectly crispy and the filling is flavorful and moist. I love the addition of dill and feta cheese. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who lo


matz Officialug
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I'm glad I did. The spanakopita was delicious! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this recipe ag


Sameer Ansari
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This spanakopita recipe is a bit more time-consuming than some others I've tried, but it's worth the effort. The phyllo dough is made from scratch, which gives it a much better flavor and texture than the store-bought kind. The filling is also very f


Senshaw Asrat
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The spanakopita is always crispy and flaky, and the filling is flavorful and moist. I love that I can make it ahead of time and reheat it when I'm ready to serve. It's the perfect dish f


Pancake
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This was my first time making spanakopita, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I used frozen spinach, and it worked just fine. I also added a little bit of garlic to the filling, which I think add


Alamzeb Dilsoz
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I'm not usually a fan of spanakopita, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was perfectly seasoned and the phyllo dough was cooked to perfection. I especially liked the crispy edges. I'll definitely be making this again.


Prosper Sami
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This spanakopita recipe is a keeper! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was flavorful and moist. I loved the addition of feta cheese and dill, which gave the dish a nice tang. I would definitely make this recipe again.