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Spanakopita
Greece
Eaten from bakeries for breakfast. Found at every Greek celebration.
Greek spinach and feta pie — crispy, buttery filo pastry filled with spinach, feta and dill. Found in every Greek bakery, eaten at every occasion.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
45 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
530 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gspinach, wilted and squeezed dry
300gfeta, crumbled
3eggs
1 bunchdill, chopped
1onion, finely diced
12 sheetsfilo pastry
100gbutter, melted
Method
1
Mix spinach, feta, eggs, dill and onion. Season.
2
Layer 6 filo sheets in a buttered tray, brushing each with butter.
3
Spread filling. Top with remaining 6 sheets, brushing each.
4
Score top into diamonds. Bake at 180°C for 40-45 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Score before baking not after — cutting into hot filo shatters it.
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