Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Bentley · Post by **Bentley** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:44 am

Talk about flying blind! I had never even heard about it till Kristin ask me to cook it. She is trying to make us eat healthier. She does not like Feta, so Monterey Jack was substituted.

On Memphis Pro, 350°for 30 minutes. Will post a finished photo in awhile!

Zorba · Post by **Zorba** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:01 am

most of the time ive had spanakopita we have used ricotta cheese.

or for something a little different, try haloumi cheese. thats an awesome cheese

Bentley · Post by **Bentley** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:19 am

I forgot, has ricotta with 2 eggs mixed in too! It did not call for mushrooms, I was gonna add them, and then I forgot!

Seems a little anemic to me, but what do I know, I never even heard of the dish till 2 hours ago...About 40 minutes in the pit!

Will show a cut piece as soon as it cools.

Bentley · Post by **Bentley** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:58 am

I sure could see being a vegetarian if it all tasted this good! I may have to quite blowing them off! Some outrageous flavor for just dough, eggs, cheese, spinach, onions, garlic a tad of S n P and some butter!

What I will say is the next one is gonna be even better when I add 50/50 ground lamb/sausage and mushrooms!

Zorba · Post by **Zorba** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:03 am

if you really want to step them up a bit, add some diced capsicum and chicken.

Lach72 · Post by **Lach72** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:44 am

Nah leave it vego! Add a few toasted pine nuts and some nutmeg. Very good.

urbangriller · Post by **urbangriller** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:21 pm

HA! Lived beside a greek restaurant for a while.....one of my faves!...great textures!

Chris

magste · Post by **magste** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:09 am

Looks nice! Does anyone have a link to a good recipe?

Bentley · Post by **Bentley** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:30 am

This one was pretty easy.

1 large onion diced
2 eggs
1 Tsp minced garlic
1kg Spinach rinsed & chopped ( I used a package of frozen.)
1 bunch green onions chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup cubed feta ( I used 2 cup shredded Jack)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 sheets phyllo dough
EVOO
Butter

Brown onions, garlic and green onions & parsley. Cool. Mix eggs, ricotta and feta. Mix with cooled onion.

9x9 dish. lay a sheet of phyllo dough, brush with melted butter, repeat 3 more times. Add mixture, spread evenly. Repeat the phyllo sheets for top.

magste · Post by **magste** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:02 pm

Cheers Bentley,

I assume you also mix in the spinach with the cheese & onions?

Bentley · Post by **Bentley** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:16 am

Yes, all together. 350°F for 30-40 minutes...

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