Spanakopita

25m
Prep Time

15-20m
Cook Time

40m
Ready In

Recipe: #20951

September 13, 2015

Categories: Snacks, Dairy, Cheese, Feta, Eggs, Vegetables, Appetizers, Spinach, Greek, Cooking For A Crowd, Baby Shower, Brunch, Christmas, Entertaining, Father's Day, Mother's Day, New Years, Regional Holiday, Oven Bake, Stove Top, Vegetarian, Refrigerated Dough more

recipe by:
Bergy

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recipe by:
Bergy

"I love this Greek flakey tasty pastry filled with Spinach. This recipe is from Canadian Living Magazine 2002. I find it is an authentic recipe."

Original recipe yields 15 servings

Metric US

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mix together the spinach, onions & dill.

Step 2

Place in a lightly oiled saucepan and cook for apprx 2 minutes or until the onions are softened.

Step 3

Transfer to a bowl & cool.

Step 4

Stir in the feta, eggs, salt, pepper & nutmeg..Set aside.

Step 5

Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a work surface (keep remainder covered with a damp cloth).

Step 6

Paint lightly with melted butter.

Step 7

Cover with a second sheet of phyllo.

Step 8

Brush lighly with butter.

Step 9

Cut into 5 strips.

Step 10

Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the filling 1/2" from the end of strip.

Step 11

Fold 1 corner of phyllo over filling so the narrow end meets side edge to form a triangle.

Step 12

Fold up the triangle, continue folding sideways & upwards to the end of the strip

Step 13

Repeat with remaining strips.

Step 14

Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets.

Step 15

Place the triangles on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Step 16

Brush triangles with butter.

Step 17

Bake in 375 oven for 15-20mi minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is beginning to ooze.

Step 18

Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

No special items needed.

Tags : Snacks Appetizers

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