Secretly Delicious Spinach Pie
Delight your taste buds with this **Secretly Delicious Spinach Pie**, a savory masterpiece that brings traditional Mediterranean flavors right to your table. Packed with tender sautéed spinach, creamy feta and ricotta cheeses, and aromatic hints of garlic, onion, dill, and nutmeg, this dish turns wholesome ingredients into a satisfying comfort food. Encased in golden, flaky layers of buttery phyllo dough, the pie delivers a perfect balance of crispy texture and rich, velvety filling. Ideal for brunches, dinners, or special gatherings, this easy-to-make spinach pie not only impresses with its gourmet appearance but also offers a secretly nutritious twist. Ready in just over an hour, it’s perfect served warm or at room temperature for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 200 grams (crumbled) feta cheese
- 150 grams ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.25 teaspoons (ground) nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 sheets (thawed if frozen) phyllo dough
- 100 grams (melted) unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or pie pan and set it aside.
Rinse the fresh spinach and pat it dry with paper towels. If the leaves are large, roughly chop them.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring occasionally, until all the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer it to a colander and press out any excess water.
In a large bowl, mix together the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, dried dill, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the spinach mixture until evenly combined.
Unroll the phyllo dough sheets, covering them with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Place one sheet of phyllo in the prepared baking dish, letting the edges hang over. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter. Repeat with six more sheets, layering and buttering each one.
Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the phyllo base.
Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top of the filling, buttering each sheet as you layer. Once all sheets are used, fold in the overhanging edges to seal the pie. Brush the top layer generously with butter for a golden crust.
Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of phyllo into squares or diamond shapes (this will make cutting easier after baking).
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
Let the spinach pie cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Secretly Delicious Spinach Pie warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 190.9 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.3 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 863 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 5489 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.4 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 2153 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
