Greek Spanakopita

1 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 50 minutes

712 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 batch suggest servings

Be the first to add a photo of this recipe!

Ingredients

2	pounds	spinach	fresh
7	large	eggs
1/2	pound	feta cheese
1	pound	onion	chopped
1	clove	garlic	minced
1	x	salt
1	x	black pepper
1	x	oregano
1	x	olive oil
1	pound	phyllo pastry
1	x	butter

Directions

Wash spinach and place in large bowl.

Sprinkle heavily with salt, and rub into the leaves as you tear them into small pieces.

Then rinse salt off thoroughly, and drain.

Beat eggs, crumble feta cheese, and add to spinach.

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until brown, add to spinach, season with pepper and oregano.

Butter large oblong baking dish.

Place one sheet of filo in pan, and brush with melted butter.

Continue until only three or four sheets of filo are left, letting the edges of the sheets hang over the sides of the pan.

Pour in the filling, and fold ends of pastry over it, brushing with more butter.

Then put the remaining sheets on top, brushing with butter.

Cut three or four steam vent slits in the top, down to the filling.

Bake at 375 for 50 min.

Add your comment

Categories this recipe belongs to

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 599g

Amount per Serving

Calories 712 36% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.0g	44%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	65%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 421mg	140%
Sodium 1488mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 82.0g	27%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	36%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 35.0g	70%

Vitamin A	439%		Vitamin C	121%
Calcium	59%		Iron	67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How is this calculated?

Rate this Recipe

Not a member? You can still rate this recipe!

Review this Recipe

Note: You must be a member to submit a review. Please Sign in or Sign Up.

Back to Recipes for Jellies and Jams: Page 7

Last Recipes Viewed

Recipe Bite

About Tarragon

by Laurie

History - The species name dracunculus derive from Latin draco "dragon" and Greek drákoon, because the herb was, in the Middle Age, popular for driving away these beasts. Tarragon was used by the ancient Greeks to relieve toothaches. During the Middl...

Member Review

Apple Brandy Praline Pie

I found this pie to be a great combination of flavors that would appeal to those liking apple, pecan, and custard pies. On top of the great taste was the fact that this pie was one of the simplest to prepare. The only suggestion I have is to purchase a deep dish pie crust as the filling was more than enough for one regular pie crust but probably not quite enough for two. Because of the delicious combination of holiday pie flavors and ease of preparation, it is a great choice to take to those holiday events. I plan to.

Reviewed by mommyveronica