Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Spinach and feta wrapped in crisp pastry.

Ingredients

• 500 g spinach, chopped
• 200 g feta, crumbled
• 1 onion
• 2 eggs
• 1 handful dill or parsley (optional)
• 400 g phyllo or puff pastry
• 60 g butter, melted

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Method

1. Wilt the spinach with the onion, then squeeze out all the water.
2. Mix with feta, eggs and herbs.
3. Layer buttered pastry sheets in a dish, add the filling and cover with more buttered sheets.
4. Bake at 190°C for 40 minutes until golden.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Use Swiss chard (local spinach) and half cottage cheese for a cheaper filling.

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