Spanakopita Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, green onions, and garlic until soft.
3. Add parsley and spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and add feta cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add spinach mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.
6. Brush melted butter onto a 9×13 inch baking dish.
7. Lay a single sheet of phyllo dough in the bottom of the baking dish and brush with melted butter.
8. Repeat with 7 more phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
9. Pour the spinach and cheese mixture over the phyllo layers.
10. Layer the remaining 4 phyllo sheets on top of the spinach mixture, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
11. Brush the top layer of phyllo dough with melted butter.
12. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Cut into squares and serve hot.

Verdict

This classic Greek dish is a flavorful and healthy option for a meal or appetizer. The combination of spinach, feta, and ricotta cheese makes for a tasty and creamy filling, while the phyllo dough adds a crunchy texture. This recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your tastes – you can add more or less spinach or adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve it hot with a side salad for a complete meal or as a finger food for your next party.

Enjoy!