Spanakopita (Phyllo Pie with Spinach and Feta)

Spanakopita (Phyllo Pie with Spinach and Feta)

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An iconic Greek dish, spanakopita, or phyllo pie with spinach and feta, is on the menu of just about every Greek and Greek-American restaurant. But for all its renown, what is typically served up is...

Keywords

  • Greek
  • Eggs & Dairy
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Europe
  • Vegetables
  • Cheese
  • Main Courses
  • Savory Pies & Tarts
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Cooking tools:

  • Garlic press
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack
  • Citrus press
  • Grater
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 pound feta cheese, crumbled into fine pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 12 ounces whole-milk ricotta (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced thin
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh dill leaves
  • 3 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3/4 cup olive oil or clarified butter
  • 1/2 pound phyllo (14 by 9-inch), thawed (see note)
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

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