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By Stephanie Wise
Updated Oct 24, 2016
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Our authentic Greek spanakopita uses chopped spinach but you can substitute fresh spinach if you prefer.

Spanakopita

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 12 green onions, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add spinach and toss until heated. Remove from skillet; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil, stirring occasionally, until soft. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; cool. Stir in cheese and egg.
  • Step 
    3
    Generously brush 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with some of the melted butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in dish; brush with butter. Layer with 7 more sheets, brushing each with butter before adding the next sheet. Spoon spinach mixture over top sheet. Layer with remaining 8 phyllo sheets, brushing each with remaining butter. Cut several slits in top.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

364.1 Calories
25.8g Total Fat
9.8g Protein
24.8g Total Carbohydrate
1.9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
364.1
Total Fat
25.8g
40%
Saturated Fat
13.0g
65%
Cholesterol
79.0mg
26%
Sodium
798.6mg
33%
Potassium
466.0mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
24.8g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2.6g
10%
Sugars
1.9g
Protein
9.8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
38.70%
39%
Calcium
22.80%
23%
Iron
20.10%
20%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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