Foryoueats: Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe

Foryoueats: Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe

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This Greek Spanakopita recipe is a savory pie filled with a mixture of chopped greens, herbs, and feta cheese, wrapped in layers of buttery phyllo dough. A perfect balance of flavors and textures,...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped mixed greens and tender stems, gently packed (about 12 1/2 ounces; 350g), such as spinach, watercress, arugula, and Swiss chard
  • 1 cup chopped mixed tender herbs and tender stems (about 2 ounces; 60g), such as dill, parsley, chervil, and chives
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (2 ounces; 50g), plus more
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 sliced scallions, both white and green parts (about 2 ounces; 60g)
  • 2 cloves (10g) garlic, sliced
  • 2/3 cup trahanas (3 ounces; 90g); rice, barley, or couscous can substitute (see note)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 pound (226g) Greek feta, crumbled
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

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