Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe

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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
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Directions:

  1. If using fresh spinach: cook the cleaned spinach in a large pan, covered, for about 3-5 minutes or until tender (do not add water!).
  2. Drain well and chop coarsely.
  3. Put in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your mixer.
  4. If using frozen spinach: using your hands, squeeze the thawed spinach to remove as much moisture as possible.
  5. Put in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your mixer.
  6. Add the remaining ingredients through and including the black pepper to the bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  7. Set aside.
  8. Get out a large 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  9. Unroll the phyllo onto a slightly damp kitchen towel, cover with a piece of plastic then another towel (you need to keep the phyllo from drying out while you work with it or you will have phyllo crumbs).
  10. Brush the entire interior surface of the pan with the olive oil/butter mixture.
  11. Place one sheet of phyllo into the pan.
  12. If it is too big, don't worry- just fold over the excess edges into pan.
  13. Brush with butter/oil.
  14. Continue until you have 5 sheets of phyllo.
  15. Carefully spread 1/4 of the spinach mixture on top.
  16. Continue layering the phyllo, buttering each sheet, and the spinach, making sure you end up with at least 4 layers of phyllo on top.
  17. Brush the top with the remaining butter/oil, then bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until golden brown.
  18. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
  19. Serve with creme fraiche or sour cream on the side.
  20. This dish tastes better the next day, so you can make it ahead and cook it the day you plan to serve it.
  21. Is good hot or room temperature; Freezes very well; No need to thaw prior to reheating.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 502.62 Kcal (2104 kJ)
Calories from fat 404.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.97g 69%
Cholesterol 189.5mg 63%
Sodium 634.77mg 26%
Potassium 1106.8mg 24%
Total Carbs 9.71g 3%
Sugars 1.54g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 16%
Protein 18.74g 37%
Vitamin C 51.9mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 496.1mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.51 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.99g 69%
Cholesterol 63.16mg 63%
Sodium 211.55mg 26%
Potassium 368.86mg 24%
Total Carbs 3.24g 3%
Sugars 0.51g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 16%
Protein 6.25g 37%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 36%
Calcium 165.3mg 50%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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