SPANAKOPITA (GREEK GREENS PIE )
Not entirely authentic - but very good. A combination of mustard greens and spinach is delicious. Layering the phyllo dough isn't difficult once you get into it. IMPORTANT: As you work, keep the phyllo pkg covered with a damp towel so it won't dry out.
Provided by Kathy228
Categories Spinach
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook spinach til tender; drain, lightly squeeze out excess water and place in med bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and rind to spinach; mix well. Set aside.
- Saute onions with spices in 2 tbsp olive oil until onions are transparent. Stir in rice, water and raisins; heat through. Set aside.
- In separate bowl, beat eggs lightly with pepper. Add feta cheese and mix well. Set aside.
- In a 9" oiled deep pie pan, lay one sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan and brush entire surface with melted butter. Top with 7 more sheets, one by one, brushing each and rotating each sheet 20 degrees. There will be over-hang.
- Over that, carefully layer the onion mixture, then the spinach, then the cheese.
- Cover with a top 'crust' of phyllo by repeating same procedure as step 4: Eight sheets, each brushed with butter and rotated.
- Roll-up the overhanging dough to form a seal. Brush top with melted butter.
- Bake 350 degrees, for 1/2 hour. Lay a piece of foil over top and continue to bake for another 1/2 hour or until done.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before eating.
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Najam Ulhasnain
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Ma Asim
[email protected]This spanakopita was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the filo dough was flaky and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Irshad Khan
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Jannat Puspo
[email protected]I'm a big fan of spanakopita and this recipe did not disappoint. The filling was flavorful and the filo dough was crispy. I will definitely be making this again!
Mughal king Mughal king
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success. The spanakopita is always flaky and delicious. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Desmond Erunsell
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The filling was bland and the filo dough was too thick. I won't be making this again.
Rajendra Basant
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Nur alam Rahad
[email protected]This is the best spanakopita I've ever had! The filling was so flavorful and the filo dough was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Xavier Rollings
[email protected]I've made this spanakopita several times and it's always a hit. The flaky filo dough and the flavorful filling are a perfect combination. I highly recommend this recipe!
Syd
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Chelssie Geiger
[email protected]This is a great recipe! Easy to follow and the results are delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Monsta Tune
[email protected]I had a wonderful time making this spanakopita! The instructions were easy to follow and I was able to find all the ingredients at my local grocery store. The finished product was delicious and flavorful. My family loved it!