Spanakopita – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Filling:
• 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 pounds baby spinach, blanched, squeezed and roughly chopped
• 3 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 2 cups, crumbled feta cheese
• 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
• For the Crust:
• 1/2 pound frozen phyllo dough, defrosted in the refrigerator
• 1 cup unsalted salted butter
• 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin olive oil