spanakopita

spanakopita recipe on DishRoll

Ingredients

• 1 1 lb fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
• 2 200g feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 4 3 eggs, beaten
• 5 1 small onion, finely diced
• 6 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 7 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 8 1 tsp nutmeg
• 9 12 sheets phyllo dough
• 10 ½ cup olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

1. 1
   Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Cool, then squeeze out all excess moisture.
2. 2
   Mix cooked spinach with feta, ricotta, eggs, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Brush a baking dish with oil. Layer 6 phyllo sheets, brushing each with oil.
4. 4
   Spread filling evenly. Layer remaining 6 sheets on top, brushing each with oil. Score the top layers into portions.
5. 5
   Bake at 375°F for 35–40 min until golden brown. Rest 10 min before serving.