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Authentic Greek Spanakopita – Crispy Spinach and Cheese Pie | Spanakopita grecească autentică – plăcintă crocantă cu spanac și brânză

Ingredients
    For the Filling:
  • 3 shallots (finely chopped) (or substitute with yellow onion)
  • 1 bunch green onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 250 grams spinach (washed and chopped)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 600 grams salted cheese (feta or a mix of feta and ricotta)
  • 4 medium-sized eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
    • For the Pie Layers:
  • 1 pack phyllo pastry sheets
  • 50 grams melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
  1. Preparing the Spinach Mixture
    1. Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of oil.
    2. Sauté the shallots and green onions for a few minutes until softened.
    3. Add the chopped spinach, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until wilted.
    4. Remove from heat and let the spinach cool.
  2. Preparing the Cheese Filling
    1. In a large bowl, combine the salted cheese, eggs, and black pepper.
    2. Add the cooled spinach mixture and fresh dill, then mix everything well.
  3. Assembling the Spanakopita
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
    2. Grease a baking tray with melted butter.
    3. Layer a few phyllo sheets in the tray, brushing each one with melted butter.
    4. Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the phyllo.
    5. Cover with more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
    6. Sprinkle a little extra butter on top for a crispy finish.
  4. Baking
    1. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown on top (about 30-40 minutes).
    2. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/authentic-greek-spanakopita-crispy-spinach-and-cheese-pie-spanakopita-greceasca-autentica-placinta-crocanta-cu-spanac-si-branza/