Craving a taste of Greece?
Dive into the delicious world of Spanakopita!
Packed with flavorful spinach, savory feta, and flaky phyllo pastry, this traditional dish will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean coast!
Ingredients:
• 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 package phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
. Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, chopped dill, chopped parsley, crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
. Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on the greased baking dish. Brush lightly with olive oil. Repeat with several more sheets, brushing each with olive oil.
. Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the phyllo pastry.
. Layer the remaining phyllo pastry sheets over the spinach mixture, brushing each with olive oil.
. Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of phyllo into squares or triangles.
. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
. Allow the Spanakopita to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy the taste of Greece right at home
