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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach And Cheese Pie)

A home-style Spanakopita (Greek Spinach And Cheese Pie) made with Onions Finely Chopped, Garlic Finely Chopped, Olive Oil, Thick Buttermilk Lt Or Gt, and Light Cream. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Saute the onions, scallions and garlic in olive oil 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

   Spread the spinach mixture evenly over filo layers.

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Serve cut into squares hot or at room temperature.