Delicious spanakopita
Spanakopita is a delicious Greek dish made with layers of phyllo dough, spinach, feta cheese, and herbs. Here’s a recipe for a tasty spanakopita:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (about 16 ounces) phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions and garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- Make the Filling Mixture:………..
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Delicious spanakopita
Spanakopita is a delicious Greek dish made with layers of phyllo dough, spinach, feta cheese, and herbs. Here’s a recipe for a tasty spanakopita:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (about 16 ounces) phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions and garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- Make the Filling Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach and onions with feta cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, dill, parsley, and beaten eggs. Mix well.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Assemble the Spanakopita:
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
- Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat the process, layering about 8-10 sheets of phyllo dough.
- Add the Filling:
- Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough layers.
- Top with Phyllo Layers:
- Continue layering phyllo sheets on top of the spinach mixture, brushing each layer with melted butter. Fold any excess phyllo hanging over the sides.
- Bake:
- Score the top layer of phyllo with a sharp knife into squares or diamonds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the spanakopita to cool for a few minutes before cutting along the scored lines.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Spanakopita is a wonderful appetizer or side dish, and it’s best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.