Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie) | Book Club Dishes | Umami

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion (diced)
• 6 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 16 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and drained well (see Notes))
• 1 bunch parsley (minced)
• 1 bunch scallion (green and white parts, thinly sliced)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (or 1/2 tablespoon dried dill)
• 12 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 16 sheets phyllo dough (approximately 9 by 14-inches)
• 2/3 cup salted butter (melted)