Apr 16 2008
Spinach Pie
This is a version of Greek Spanikopita that our family loves.
phyllo/filo pastry
1 package frozen spinach – thawed & drained
1 package crumbled feta cheese (plain or seasoned)
1/4 medium sweet onion
3 slices leek -minced
2 tsp. minced garlic
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. crushed oregano
1/2 Tbsp crushed basil
1/8 tsp crushed tarragon
butter
olive oil
In a frying pan, heat up 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Chop the onion, leek and garlic and saute until translucent. Add the spinach and feta cheese and cook for 5 minutes. Add the eggs and stir to mix them into the spinach mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes longer.
In a 10-inch round baking pan (I use stoneware), spread butter to grease the bottom and sides of the pan. Lay the phyllo pastry in layers (around 5 layers is good).
Pour the spinach mixture into the pan, and spread around to fill the pastry. Lay 3 layers of phyllo pastry, drizzling with oilve oil between layers. Fold the corners towards the center of the pan.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes, or until browned.
Slice like a pie, and serve with tzaziki sauce or sour cream.
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