Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C.

   Cookware: oven

2. Step 2

   Cook the spinach in the large skillet over medium heat until wilted. Transfer it to a colander, let it cool slightly, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible and place it in the mixing bowl.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 900.0 gr Spinach

   Cookware: colander, large skillet, mixing bowl

3. Step 3

   Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the yellow onion and green onion until softened, then add them to the spinach.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 100.0 gr Scallion, 180.0 gr Yellow Onion

   Cookware: large skillet, mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Add the feta, eggs, dill, parsley, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the bowl. Stir until the filling is evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Egg, 300.0 gr Feta Cheese, 25.0 gr Fresh Dill, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 0.5 gr Ground Nutmeg, 20.0 gr Parsley, 5.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

5. Step 5

   Brush the baking dish with some of the remaining olive oil. Layer half of the phyllo in the dish, brushing each sheet lightly with oil and allowing the edges to overhang.

   Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 225.0 gr Phyllo Dough

   Cookware: baking dish, pastry brush

6. Step 6

   Spread the spinach filling evenly over the phyllo. Fold the overhanging edges inward.

   Cookware: baking dish

7. Step 7

   Layer the remaining phyllo over the filling, brushing each sheet with the remaining olive oil. Tuck in the edges and score the top into 8 portions without cutting through the filling.

   Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 225.0 gr Phyllo Dough

   Cookware: baking dish, Chef Knife, pastry brush

8. Step 8

   Bake at 190°C until deeply golden and the center reaches 74°C.

   Timer: 45 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish, oven

9. Step 9

   Rest the pie for 10 minutes, then cut along the scored lines and serve.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish, Chef Knife, cutting board