Spanakopitas

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A scrumptious pastry that is filled with a mixture of spinach and feta cheese.

60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

69 calories per serving view nutrition facts

60 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients


Filling
2	tablespoons	butter	or oil
1	pound	spinach, frozen	thawed
3	green	scallions, spring or green onions	sliced
3	tablespoons	parsley leaves	fresh, minced
2	tablespoons	dill weed	chopped fresh
1/2	pounds	feta cheese	crumbled
3	large	eggs	lightly beaten
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste

Pastry
1	pound	phyllo pastry sheets
1/2	pounds	butter	melted

Directions

In butter or oil, sauté green onion until soft. Meanwhile, squeeze out excess moisture from spinach and chop by hand or in food processor. Combine green onion with spinach and remaining filling ingredients in bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Lay out the phyllo sheets, covering them with waxed paper and a damp towel. Take out two sheets at a time and keep the rest covered. Brush melted butter onto top sheet of each pair. Cut each double-sheet crosswise into equal strips, about 2-1/2" wide. Place 1 teaspoon of the filling 1" from the end (nearest you) of each strip. Fold the strips back over the filling so the bottom edge meets the left edge, forming a right angle. Continue folding back at right angles to make a triangular shape.

Place on baking sheets and keep covered until all are ready to bake. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning once.

NOTE- Spanakopitas may be frozen before baking. When ready to bake, separate while still frozen, spead on baking sheets, and bake as above, allowing an extra 10 minutes baking time.

Source: The Food of Greece by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles. Avenel Books, New York.

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Finally. a true greek dish.
over 5 years ago by tedkay1

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 26g

Amount per Serving

Calories 69 65% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	8%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 114mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%