Spanakopita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Phyllo Pastry
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Sauté the Onion and Spinach
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach and onion mixture with crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, and grated nutmeg. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Assemble the Spanakopita
- 3
Prepare the Phyllo Pastry
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan with some melted butter. Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry in the pan and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering and brushing each sheet with butter until you have 5 sheets layered.
- 4
Add the Filling
Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the layered phyllo pastry in the baking pan.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Spanakopita
Using a sharp knife, cut the top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before cutting along the pre-scored lines and serving warm.
