Spanakopita 2
Description
This Greek appetizer features Spinach, Onion; chopped, Olive oil, Chopped parsley, Ground nutmeg. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt Freshly ground black pepper 10 Fillo pastry sheets Butter; melted *Note: if Kefalotyri cheese is unavailable, Parmesan may be substituted. Serves: 8 as a first course, 4 as a light meal Oven temperature: 180 C (350 F)
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Wash spinach well and cut off any coarse stems. Chop coarsely and put into a pan. Cover and place over heat for 7-8 minutes shaking pan now and then or turning spinach so that juices can run out freely. Drain well in colander, pressing occasionally with a spoon. Gently fry onion in oil for 10 minutes, add spring onion and fry for further 5 minutes. Place drained spinach with onion-oil mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add herbs, nutmeg, cheeses and eggs and stir to combine. Check saltiness of mixture, then add salt and pepper to taste. Brush a 25 x 30 cm (10 x 12 inch) baking dish with butter and line with a sheet of fillo pastry. Top with another 4 sheets, brushing each with butter. Spread filling in pastry-lined dish and top with remaining fillo, brushing each sheet again with butter. Trim edges if necessary and tuck pastry in on all sides. Brush top lightly with butter and score top layer of pastry lightly into squares using a sharp knife or razor blade. Sprinkle a little cold water on top to prevent pastry curling up. Bake in a moderate oven for 45 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and leave for 5 minutes before cutting into portions for serving. ISBN: 1 86302 069 1 Typed for you
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Chopped spring onions
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Chopped dill or fennel
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 495.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 44.2g68%
- Saturated Fat 13.3g67%
- Cholesterol 42.0mg15%
- Sodium 803.7mg34%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
- Sugars 6.9g
- Protein 13.5g27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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