Spanakopita, Spinach Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 sheets phyllo pastry
2 lbs spinach, washed,stems cut off and coarsely chopped ,placed in a pan,damp
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 tsp dill or 2 tsp fennel, chopped
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup dry curd cottage cheese
1 cup feta cheese , crumpled
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & pepper
6 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

Heat the washed spinach, do not add water the moisture from washing the spinach is enough.
Saute until just wilted 3-5 minutes,remove from pan set aside.
Fry onion in the oil for 10 minutes, add green onion and fry a further 5 minutes In a large bowl mix onions& spinach, add parsley, dill or fennel, nutmeg, cheeses and eggs.
Stir to combine and check taste for the amount of salt& pepper you want.
Brush a 12x10 baking dish with butter and line with a sheet of fillo.
Brush sheet with butter and place in another sheet of fillo continue to brush each sheet until you have 5 layers.
Pour in the spinach mixture and top with remaining 5 sheets of fillo buttering each sheet.
Brush top layer with butter and score it with a very sharp knife or a razor blade in serving size squares.
Sprinkle with water to keep the fillo from curling.
Bake in 350f oven for about 45 minute, or until it has puffed and is golden.
Allow to sit for 5 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	341.42 Kcal (1429 kJ)
Calories from fat	270.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.02g	46%
Cholesterol	125.22mg	42%
Sodium	439.59mg	18%
Potassium	749.41mg	16%
Total Carbs	8.31g	3%
Sugars	2.03g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	11%
Protein	11.92g	24%
Vitamin C	38.9mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	4.4mg	24%
Calcium	295.5mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.93 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.71g	46%
Cholesterol	57.19mg	42%
Sodium	200.76mg	18%
Potassium	342.25mg	16%
Total Carbs	3.8g	3%
Sugars	0.93g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	11%
Protein	5.44g	24%
Vitamin C	17.8mg	65%
Iron	2mg	24%
Calcium	135mg	30%

* 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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