Mouthwatering Greek Spinach Pie Recipe You Need to Try!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 9-inch square pie

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 1bunchgreen onions, chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 2poundsspinach, rinsed and chopped

  • ½cupchopped fresh parsley

  • 1cupcrumbled feta cheese

  • ½cupricotta cheese

  • 2largeeggs, lightly beaten

  • 8sheetsphyllo dough

  • ¼cupolive oil, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan.

  3. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped onion, green onions, and garlic in the hot oil until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

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  4. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

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  5. Mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in spinach mixture.

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  6. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with olive oil. Repeat the process with two more sheets of phyllo dough; the sheets will overlap the pan.

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  7. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into the pan. Fold any overhanging dough over the filling. Brush with oil.

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  8. Layer the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into the pan to seal the filling.

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

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  10. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories494
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
35g
44%
Saturated Fat
12g
58%
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
894mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
7g
26%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
18g
36%
Vitamin C
62mg
69%
Calcium
495mg
38%
Iron
8mg
43%
Potassium
1304mg
28%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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