Spanakopita (spinach & Feta Pie) Recipe

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Spanakopita (spinach & Feta Pie)
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Directions:

  1. To make the filling:
  2. Heat the oil in the saute pan, add the onions and saute until softened.
  3. Add the spinach and cook for 2-5 minutes, moving constantly, until just wilted.
  4. Remove from heat, transfer to a cool mixing bowl, and let cool.
  5. Once the mix has cooled, add the parsley, dill and eggs. Add both cheeses, salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
  6. To build the pastry: (Faster as a 2-person job. One to brush the butter, another to lay the pastry.)
  7. Melt the butter, and use a little to grease the baking pan.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  9. Cut the phyllo sheets in half length-wise so that they fit the pan, and cover with a damp towel while building so the sheets don't dry out and become difficult to work with.
  10. Line the base of the pan with a sheet of phyllo, and brush with butter. Repeat with 1/3 of the phyllo sheets. Brushing each with butter.
  11. Spread half of the filling over the first layering of phyllo, then top with 1/3 of of the remaining phyllo, following the same process.
  12. Spread the rest of the filling, and top with the last 1/3 of phyllo making sure to butter the top layer heavily.
  13. Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of phyllo into triangles as shown on the phyllo box. (This makes cutting the baked pastry much easier, and keeps the top layers from breaking apart.)
  14. If you want to serve as a main dish, score the top layer into 6-8 squares.
  15. Bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown.
  16. Serve hot or cold (I recommend hot).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 261.84 Kcal (1096 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.57g 27%
Cholesterol 83.53mg 28%
Sodium 347.64mg 14%
Potassium 582.87mg 12%
Total Carbs 19.47g 6%
Sugars 2.39g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 11%
Protein 8.29g 17%
Vitamin C 28.8mg 48%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 181.9mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.63 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.31g 27%
Cholesterol 49.01mg 28%
Sodium 203.97mg 14%
Potassium 341.99mg 12%
Total Carbs 11.42g 6%
Sugars 1.4g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 11%
Protein 4.87g 17%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 48%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 20%
Calcium 106.7mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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