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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spinach
Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach under cold water. Remove any tough stems and roughly chop the leaves.
- 2
Cook the Spinach
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
- 4
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the wilted spinach, sautéed onion and garlic, crumbled feta cheese, and 1 beaten egg. Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Assembling the Spanakopita
- 5
Prepare Phyllo Dough
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- 6
- 7
Add Filling
Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the layered phyllo.
- 8
Top with Phyllo
Layer more phyllo sheets over the filling, brushing each with melted butter, until you use about 6-8 sheets.
- 9
Cut and Bake
Using a sharp knife, cut the top layers of phyllo into squares or diamonds. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.