Description
This Spinach Pie recipe is a delicious and savory dish that features a flavorful filling of spinach, ricotta, and feta cheese, all wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough. It’s a perfect main course for a vegetarian meal or a delightful addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
Assembly:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Saute the filling: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, feta, eggs, dill, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and spinach mixture.
- Layer the phyllo: Layer phyllo sheets in a greased dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- Add the filling: Spread the spinach mixture over the phyllo.
- Finish the pie: Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing with butter. Bake until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach, just ensure it’s thawed and excess moisture is removed.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan before baking.
- This pie is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
