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Greek Spinach Pies (Spanakopita)

Name: Greek Spinach Pies (Spanakopita)
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 lbs. Feta cheese; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 4 boxes frozen spinach; 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 box Filo or Phyllo dough (purchase in freezer sectio; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

By Tasty1 hr8 servings

Take a trip to Greece with these savory pies. With a flaky phyllo dough crust and a filling of spinach, feta cheese, and fragrant herbs, these pies are a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
2
In a large pan over medium heat, cook the green onions and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
3
Add half the spinach, giving time for some to cook down before adding the rest.
4
Once the spinach has cooked down, transfer to a medium mixing bowl to cool slightly.
5
Add the feta, ricotta, egg, dill, parsley, salt and pepper, and mix until evenly spread.
6
Set in refrigerator.
7
Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a dry surface. Using a pastry brush, coat evenly with olive oil.
8
Add another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the oiled sheet and repeat the oiling process. Continue until there is a stack of 4 oiled sheets. Repeat process on a new stack with remaining 4 sheets.
9
Cut your dough into 4 sections using a pizza cutter.
10
With a single section, add a spoonful of your spinach mix and begin folding over your pastry, brushing each fold with oil. Repeat this process for the remaining sections.
11
Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
12
Enjoy!