Authentic Greek Spanakopita
This authentic spanakopita recipe is flaky and flavorful, with layers of spinach, leeks, herbs, and phyllo dough. A fantastic classic Greek recipe that makes a great dinner or holiday meal.
Equipment
- 1 13 x 9 inch baking dish
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 leeks
- 2 bunches green onions
- 1 bunch parsley
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 package phyllo dough 20-24 sheets
- 6 eggs
- 20 ounces feta cheese
- nutmeg and pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 2 sticks unsalted butter melted, 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Take your leeks and remove tough green leaves, and the roots at the very bottom. Wash thoroughly.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium head. Add the cleaned leeks, green onions, parsley, add the spinach and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer) add the feta cheese, pepper, nutmeg, and eggs. Mix well to combine. Add in the cooked leek and spinach mixture, and mix again. Stir in the chopped dill.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 13x9 baking dish, and layer 10 sheets of the phyllo dough to the bottom, buttering each sheet of phyllo with the melted butter.
- Add the spinach, feta, and leek filling.
- Top with the 10 remaining sheets of phyllo dough, again buttering each layer.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until phyllo dough turns golden brown.
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Nutrition
Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 709mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3408IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 3mg
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