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Flaky Crust and a Creamy Spinach Center
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 70 min Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
Ingredients
- 2 packages of filo dough, thawed
- 2 lbs (1 kg) of spinach
- 1/2 bunch parsley
- 1/2 bunch dill
- 1/4 bunch mint
- 3 leeks
- 500 g feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, extra to layer the dough
- 5 eggs
- salt
- pepper
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
Directions
- The Filling:
- If filo dough is frozen, allow to thaw completely before beginning.
- If using frozen spinach, thaw completely before using. Alternatively, blanch quickly in boiling water and rinse in cool water. With either method, squeeze spinach tightly to remove any excess water.
- Preheat the oven to 360 F (180 C).
- Finely chop the 1 kg spinach, the 1/2 bunch parsley, the 1/4 bunch mint, the 1/2 bunch dill, and the 3 leeks. Season with a small about of salt (since the feta is salty) and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Break apart the 500 g feta into the mixing bowl with the herbs and spinach. Add the lemon zest and juice of the lemon.
- Whisk the 5 eggs together in a small bowl and add them to the spinach mixture. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix the filling to combine the ingredients.
- To Assemble:
- Using a brush, paint olive oil along the inside surfaces of the baking dish. (I use tow 9 by 9 inch baking dishes for this recipe.)
- Line the baking dish with two sheets of filo, letting them overflow to cover the sides of the dish. Brush them with olive oil. Add two more sheets in the same manner, and brush them with olive oil. Repeat until two thirds of the filo is used up.
- Now, evenly spread the spinach and feta filling over the filo crust. Top with two more sheets, and brush with olive oil.
- Continue to layer the filo sheets, two at a time, brushing with olive oil, until you have used up all the sheets. Brush the very top layer with olive oil, and sprinkle with just a few drops of water.
- Fold the flaps or excess over from the sides. Brush the folded sides well with olive oil.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the filo crust is crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool some. Cut into large squares and serve.
Source
https://akispetretzikis.com/en/categories/almyres-pites-tartes/spanakopita