Spinach and Feta Pie Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥧 Description: This spinach and feta pie is not just a dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece! Perfect for brunch or a light luncheon, this pie pairs beautifully with a mixed baby greens salad, adding a touch of elegance to any occasion.
🍽 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔎 Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Canadian, European, Spring, Summer, Winter, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Phyllo pastry |
| 1 | Bunch of spinach |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh dill |
| 3 tsp | Dried dill |
| 4 | Eggs |
| – | Feta cheese |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pastry:
- Cut the phyllo pastry to fit your baking dish (a 9-inch regular Pyrex pie plate or a 9 x 9 inch square pan works well), and keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
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Prepare the Spinach:
- Clean and chop the spinach.
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Cook the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat, then increase the heat to evaporate any excess moisture.
- Let the mixture cool, then stir in the fresh dill, eggs, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and pepper.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your baking dish with melted butter.
- Brush 8 layers of phyllo pastry with melted butter and lay them in the bottom of the dish.
- Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the pastry.
- Cover the filling with the remaining layers of phyllo pastry, brushing each layer with melted butter and scoring the top into diamond shapes.
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Bake the Pie:
- Sprinkle a little water over the top of the pie to prevent excessive drying.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden brown.
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Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges.
- Serve with crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing accompaniment.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 465.8
- Fat Content: 20.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 107.9mg
- Sodium: 763.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 56.8g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 13.4g
Indulge in the delightful combination of spinach and feta cheese enveloped in crisp, buttery layers of phyllo pastry. This savory pie is sure to impress even the most discerning palates and is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a special brunch gathering. Enjoy the medley of flavors and textures in every bite of this delectable dish!
