Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)
Absolutely easy and delicious Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) recipe that's from the Balkan region. This dish is perfect for teatime and breakfast.
Servings 8 Servings
Equipment
- 9 Inch Pie Dish
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. Fresh Spinach
- 4 Large Eggs; Divided
- ⅓ Cup Onion; Diced
- 3 Tbsp. Canola Oil plus 1 tsp. Divided
- 12-16 Phyllo Sheets
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Feta Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Prepare the ingredients: Chop the spinach if needed, dice the onions, and whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Prepare the egg mixture by combining the eggs, milk, and oil together. Sit all the ingredients aside.Cook the spinach and eggs: In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. Olive oil over medium-high heat.Add the onions and cook for 45 seconds then add the spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and season to taste with salt and pepper.Remove the spinach and onions from the stove and strain in a mesh sieve. Be sure to fully extract the water as you do not want your pie to be wet.
- Cook the eggs and spinach: In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and add the eggs when heated over medium-low heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning.Just when the eggs start to form, add the spinach and mix well until just combined. Adjust seasoning if needed with salt and pepper.Remove the egg and spinach mixture from the stove and add the feta cheese ½ cup at a time. Mix the cheese and the egg/spinach mixture together until well incorporated.
- To Assemble the Spinach Pie (Bosnian Pita Pie): Add about 1 tsp. of oil to the 9-inch pie dish. Use a pastry brush to spread the oil.Then add 2-4 phyllo sheets, overlapping each other. Brush the egg mixture, then spoon a couple of the egg mixture onto the sheets.Brush the top of the egg-spinach mixture with the egg-milk mixture and apply 2-4 phyllo sheets. Apply the egg-milk mixture, add the egg-spinach mixture, and brush the top with the egg-milk mixture.Apply 2-4 more phyllo sheets and crumble and tear about 3 sheets on top.Apply the egg-milk mixture with the pastry brush as well as the handing sheets. Fold the hanging sheets or excess sheets from the side onto the crumbled torn sheets. And apply the egg mixture with a brush top to flatten the top surface.Using a sharp knife, slice the sheets into 9 squares. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F or until golden brown on top.To serve, cut the pie into squares and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
Spinach: I do not recommend using frozen spinach. Fresh spinach is recommended for the best flavor and freshness. This recipe calls for 2 lbs. of spinach.
Phyllo Dough: If you are an advanced baker, you can make your own phyllo dough.
If your phyllo sheet tears, simply add another layer to the torn sheet and continue with the fill-in process.
Egg Mixture: Do not skimp on the egg mixture. It is essential in keeping your filling and dough together.
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