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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach and Feta Pies) Recipe
9 ingredients
1 hr 30 min
15 pies
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Some spanakopita recipes contain dill, leeks, even nettles. In this version, we stick to the classic components: spinach, cheese, and onions. Good Greek feta...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
368
Calories
16g
Protein
27g
Fat
17g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Feta Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) salted butter
- 1 pound spinach, stems trimmed, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 1/2 pound Greek feta, small dice
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon loosely packed lemon zest
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pound phyllo sheets (at least 20 [12-by-17-inch] sheets), thawed
Directions
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By chow ·
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