Entrees

Spanakopita

Makes one 9-inch tart (9 servings)

Spanakopita

Makes one 9-inch tart (9 servings)

Paired with a big Greek salad and a glass of white wine, this is a perfect evening meal.

Nutritional information per serving:Calories 326 (54% from fat)
carb. 28g
pro. 10g
fat 20g
sat. fat 11g
chol. 90mg
sod. 679mg
calc. 200mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • Filling:
  • 1½teaspoons olive oil
  • 1small to medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt, divided pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 to 16ounces fresh or frozen spinach (if using frozen, defrost and drain very well over a colander lined with a clean towel)
  • 8ounces feta, crumbled
  • ¼cup loosely packed chopped fresh parsley
  • 1tablespoon chopped, fresh dill pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1large egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Filo layers:
  • 1stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • ½package prepared filo dough, defrosted, and cut into a 9 x 9-inch square (keep covered with a damp towel and plastic wrap until ready to use)
  • 1cup finely ground plain breadcrumbs

Preparation

  1. 1.Put the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and scallions, and a pinch each of the salt and pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent and softened. Add the spinach, a little at a time, and sauté until bright and wilted. Remove and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2.Once the spinach mixture has cooled, transfer to a large mixing bowl with the remaining filling ingredients and mix until combined.
  3. 3.Brush a 9-inch square baking pan generously with the melted butter. Fit one filo sheet into the pan, brush generously with melted butter, and then sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the breadcrumbs. Repeat to make eight layers.
  4. 4.Top the eighth layer with all of the spinach filling and smooth using a spatula or spoon to make it level. Top with one piece of filo, brush generously with melted butter and top with 1 tablespoon of the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining pieces of filo in the same manner. Brush the top layer with butter only. Using a sharp knife, score the top to make nine even squares.
  5. 5.Preheat oven on Bake at 350°F with the rack in the lower position. Bake for 1 hour, until the top is well browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving.