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March 26, 2019

Spanakopita Pie

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This spanakopita pie post is sponsored by Taylor Farms, but all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Wife Mama Foodie!

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My family and I love traveling to new places. Last year we toured several countries in Europe, finishing in Italy. The Mediterranean is one of our favorite places to visit, not only for the pretty sites, but also for the food, which is typically very simple and made with fresh, quality ingredients.

Greece is the next mediterranean country on our travel bucket list. You’ve probably seen those gorgeous photos on Pinterest of turquoise waters and those white-washed buildings cascading down the side of the mountainside in Santorini. It truly looks like heaven on earth! It’s also home to some of the best food. My husband says he was born in the wrong country since he loves mediterranean food so much! He’s constantly begging me to make some of those classic dishes, so I finally obliged with this phyllo wrapped pastry filled with spinach and cheese, aka Spanakopita.

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Spanakopita Pie | Wife Mama FoodieSince today is National Spinach Day, I can think of no better way to celebrate than with this yummy dish! The crispy pastry and creamy spinach filling makes such a delicious combo. Using fresh Taylor Farms Organic Baby Spinach instead of boxes of frozen, makes the filling even more flavorful too.

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What’s your favorite way to eat spinach?

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Spanakopita Pie


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
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Description

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach and cheese pie wrapped crispy phyllo pastry. It’s simple to make and so delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, plus about 1/2 cup more for the pastry
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 20 oz Taylor Farms baby spinach
  • 1 large egg, (can omit if egg free)
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1–2 teaspoons dried dill weed, to taste (optional)
  • 1 cup (about 5-6oz) feta cheese, crumbled (can also use dairy-free ricotta)
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 10–12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Heat the 2 tablespoons oil/butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and cook until softened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add a few handfuls of spinach and cook a few minutes until wilted. Continue to add spinach in batches, until it is all cooked down. Let cool, then place spinach mixture in a colander or sieve and press with the back of a wooden spoon to squeeze out all excess liquid. Transfer strained mixture to a large bowl and stir in egg, herbs, feta, and pepper.
  2. Liberally grease or butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan.
  3. Place phyllo dough under a damp towel to keep it from drying out. Take 1 sheet of phyllo and fit into the bottom of the spring form pan. Brush with oil/butter and fold in the corners to make a circle. Brush with more butter/oil and repeat with one more sheet of phyllo. This makes a nice, thick crust on the bottom.
  4. Working quickly and with one sheet at a time, place one end of the dough into the bottom of the pan, letting the other side hang over the edge of the pan. Brush the bottom and sides with more butter/oil, leaving the overhang part dry. Repeat with 6-7 more sheets, brushing oil in between sheets and slightly overlapping the previous sheet as you go around the entire pan.
  5. Spread spinach mixture into the pan and loosely fold in sides, leaving a slight opening in the center. Allow the phyllo to fold naturally, leaving big waves and ruffles for a pretty finish. Lightly brush a bit more butter/oil over the folds. You can add additional phyllo pieces to areas that have cracked or broken off.
  6. Place pan into the oven, on the middle rack, and bake until the top is golden, about 40-50 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before removing from the pan. Serves 6-8
  • Category: Main, appetizer, vegetarian

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  1. Luci says

    March 29, 2019 at 9:32 am

    This looks so yummy. I never seen a spanakopita made like this, I’ve only seen it made like a lasagna. Like the version a lot.

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  2. Natalie says

    March 28, 2019 at 12:33 am

    Looks so delicious and crispy! Can’t wait to try this recipe -perfect for dinner parties!

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  3. Kankana Saxena says

    March 27, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    I have been pushing myself for a long time now to use phyllo pastry sheets. Kind of intimated with the idea, but every time I see those crispy crust it makes, I just want to grab a bite. Really need to get out of this phobia and give it a go 😀

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 28, 2019 at 12:32 am

      Hi Kankana! Yes, you definitely should try it! This was my first time using phyllo and I am hooked! It’s such a delicious dough and would work for so many sweet or savory recipes. Can’t wait to make more creations with the leftover dough I have from this recipe! So many possibilities!

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