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Greek Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie (Spanikopita)

Name: Greek Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie (Spanikopita)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 package phyllo dough; 200g fresh spinach, chopped; 100g feta cheese, crumbled; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Pinch of nutmeg

A classic Greek savory pie made with layers of flaky phyllo dough, filled with a mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs.

40 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Mix in feta cheese and set aside.
Unroll phyllo dough and brush each layer with melted butter.
Place a layer of phyllo in a baking dish, add a portion of the spinach mixture, then cover with another layer of phyllo.
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of phyllo.
Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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