Flaky And Savory Spanakopita Recipe
This traditional dish features layers of crispy, buttery phyllo pastry filled with a rich mixture of spinach, feta cheese, herbs, and spices.
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Ingredients
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Filling and Pastry
Method
Preparation and Baking
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, parsley, black pepper, salt, and the beaten egg. Mix well to combine.
- 3
- 4
Fill and Fold
Spoon some of the spinach filling along one edge of the layered phyllo. Fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled spanakopita seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
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Serve
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
