Best 6 Saras Spinach Pie Recipes

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**Spinach pie**, a traditional dish originating from Greece and popular throughout the Balkans and the Middle East, is a delectable pastry encasing a savory filling of spinach, feta cheese, and eggs. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a light lunch. With its vibrant green filling peeking through a golden crust, spinach pie is a feast for the eyes and a delight to the taste buds. This article presents a collection ofSpinach pie recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic dish. From the traditional Greek spanakopita to innovative takes with different fillings and crusts, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect spinach pie recipe to tantalize your palate and impress your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH PIE



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Yummy!

Provided by Sandy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 eggs
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9 inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Squeeze extra water out of the spinach and add the spinach to the skillet. Continue cooking until the spinach is heated through and the extra water evaporates. Spoon mixture into pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and cream. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour into pie pan, top with shredded Swiss cheese. dot with remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 289.5 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 27.9 g, Sodium 538.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPINACH PIE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
6 extra-large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 pound good feta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pignoli (pine nuts)
1/4 pound salted butter, melted
6 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saute pan on medium heat, saute the onions with the olive oil until translucent and slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out and discard as much of the liquid from the spinach as possible. Put the spinach into a bowl and then gently mix in the onions, eggs, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, feta, and pignoli. Butter an ovenproof, nonstick, 8-inch saute pan and line it with 6 stacked sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter and letting the edges hang over the pan. Pour the spinach mixture into the middle of the phyllo and neatly fold the edges up and over the top to seal in the filling. Brush the top well with melted butter. Bake for 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield about 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening, plus more for the baking pan
1/3 cup ice water
Dried beans, for pie weights
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for greasing the baking pan
6 cups chopped onion (about 3 medium onions)
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
4 1/2 pounds fresh spinach (about 3 bunches), stemmed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
3 scallions (white and green), chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta
1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal mixed with pea-sized bits, about 10 times. While the motor is running, drizzle in the water until a dough forms.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Divide the dough in half; press half the dough up and around the inside of the pan. Set the remaining dough aside covered with plastic wrap.
  • Line the pan with foil and fill with dried beans. Bake the dough for 20 minutes and remove the beans and foil. Continue baking the crust until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let the pan cool on a rack.
  • Meanwhile, make the spinach filling: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, little by little (adding more as the previous batch wilts), and cook, stirring, until completely wilted. Season with the salt and pepper and stir in the parsley, dill, and scallions.
  • Drain the spinach mixture in a colander in the sink and let cool.
  • Once the spinach is cool, stir in the feta and spread the mixture into the crust. Roll the remaining dough out on a well-floured surface, into a rectangle large enough to cover the baking pan. Top the spinach with the dough and pinch around the sides to seal. Score the top of the pie in the center, brush the surface of the dough with egg wash, and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the pie from the oven, let cool, cut into squares and serve.

SPINACH PIE



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This is an adaption of my Spinach & Feta Triangles. I had some mixture left over, and only 1 sheet of pastry, so I added extra eggs, and made an open top pie. It was delicious!

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 6

500 g frozen spinach
200 g feta cheese, crumbled
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato
black pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry

Steps:

  • Pre-hreat oven to 200°C
  • Cook the spinach, drain, and squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, cheese, and eggs, and season with pepper.
  • Line a pie dish with pastry, and spoon spinach mixture into pastry.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, serve hot or cold with a yummy Greek salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2490.4, Fat 167.9, SaturatedFat 63.2, Cholesterol 1294, Sodium 3922.6, Carbohydrate 149.7, Fiber 19.8, Sugar 19.4, Protein 104.1

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUSAGE PIE



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This festive sausage pie is perfect for a holiday brunch or midnight snack.

Provided by Kimberly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
6 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 double crust ready-to-use pie crust
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Separate one egg and set yolk aside; beat egg white and remaining eggs in a bowl. Fold spinach, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and sausage into eggs.
  • Line a 10-inch pie plate with bottom pastry; pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal, and flute edges; cut slits in pastry. Beat water and remaining egg yolk in a small bowl; brush the mixture over top of pie.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 217.1 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1369.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • To make the spinach pie ahead of time, assemble the pie and bake it according to the recipe. Let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the pie in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • To freeze the spinach pie, assemble the pie and bake it according to the recipe. Let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw the pie overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Reheat the pie in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the spinach by hand. Just be sure to chop it very finely.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Some good options include feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can omit the bacon. You can also add some chopped vegetables to the filling, such as onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms.

Conclusion:

Sara's spinach pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover spinach, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, give Sara's spinach pie a try.

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