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Spanakopita (greek Spinach And Cheese Pie)

Spanakopita (greek Spinach And Cheese Pie) is a new text import recipe made with Onions Finely Chopped, Garlic Finely Chopped, Olive Oil, Fresh Dill Leaves, and Parsley Coarsely Chopped. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 2 1/2 lb
• 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 3
• 1/2 lb
• 1/2 lb
• 16

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Until soft but not brown.

2. 2

   Stir in spinach, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until completely wilted.

3. 3

   Add the dill, parsley and mint and continue to cook uncovered for another 6-8 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.

4. 4

   Transfer spinach to a bowl and stir in the buttermilk.

5. 5

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature and stir in the eggs and feta cheese.

7. 7

   Brush with a tablespoon or two of butter and lay another sheet of filo on top.

8. 8

   Spread the spinach mixture evenly over filo layers.

9. 9

   Lay a sheet of filo on top and paint with butter and continue layering with remaining sheets.

10. 10

    Tuck edges of last filo layer in attractively and paint with butter.

11. 11

    Bake in a pre-heated 300 degree oven for 55-60 minutes or until filo is crisp and golden brown.

12. 12

    Serve cut into squares hot or at room temperature.

13. 13

    Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #

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    Recipe by: COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9681