Spinach Phyllo Pie
There are probably as many spinach pie recipes in Greece as there are villages. Every region and almost every homecook claims one. The addition of pine nuts and Parmesan makes this version especially flavorful. Look for phyllo pastry in the frozen foods section of large supermarkets.
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There are probably as many spinach pie recipes in Greece as there are villages. Every region and almost every homecook claims one. The addition of pine nuts and Parmesan makes this version especially flavorful. Look for phyllo pastry in the frozen foods section of large supermarkets.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (3 oz.)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (3 oz.)
- 1 Tbs. fine dry bread crumbs
- 7 17- x 12-inch sheets phyllo
- 5 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 6 Tbs. grated Parmesan
Preparation
In large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible. Stir spinach and 1⁄2 tsp. salt into onion. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until any liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In large bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Stir in spinach mixture, feta, pine nuts and bread crumbs.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Stack phyllo sheets and cover with 2 overlapping sheets plastic wrap and then dampened kitchen towel. In small saucepan, melt butter and cool slightly. Lightly brush a 9-inch pie pan with butter.
On work surface, lightly brush 1 phyllo sheet with butter. Evenly sprinkle with 1 Tbs. Parmesan. Repeat layering with phyllo, butter, and remaining 5 Tbs. Parmesan, ending with phyllo; lightly brush with butter. Transfer phyllo stack to pie pan, letting excess hang over edge. Spoon filling into phyllo, spreading evenly. Fold edges of pastry over filling. Lightly brush top of phyllo with butter. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve pie warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 332
- Carbohydrate Content 17 g
- Cholesterol Content 90 mg
- Fat Content 26 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 10 g
- Sodium Content 549 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g