Spinach And Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
- 1 1/2 lb frozen spinach, thawed, excess liquid squeezed out, finely chopped
- 9 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 9 oz ricotta cheese
- 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6 None spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 None large egg, lightly beaten
- 12 sheets filo dough
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Grease a 9 1/2 inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, cheese, onions, garlic, herbs, lemon juice and egg.
- Layer 2 sheets of filo dough together, brushing each with butter. Fold in 1/2 lengthwise then place in prepared pan, with edges overhanging. Repeat with 6 more sheets, overlapping strips clockwise around pan until covered.
- Spoon spinach mixture into pan then fold edges of filo dough back onto filling. Brush with butter.
- Layer remaining 4 pastry sheets, fold in 1/2 crosswise and brush with butter. Place on pie, trimming pastry to a little larger than pan. Tuck edge inside pan and bake for 45 mins, or until browned. Let stand for 15 mins before cutting.
frozen spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, spring onions, garlic, dill, fresh mint, lemon juice, egg, dough, butter
Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/35916 (may not work)