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Greek Breakfast Pie with Spinach


  • Author: Amanda

Ingredients

To create the perfect Greek Breakfast Pie with Spinach, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Phyllo Pastry Sheets: 8–10 sheets
  • Fresh Spinach: 1 pound (or 500g), washed and chopped
  • Feta Cheese: 8 ounces (or 225g), crumbled
  • Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons, plus additional for brushing
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted
  • Fresh Dill: 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt and Pepper: To taste


Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare a delicious Greek Breakfast Pie with Spinach:

Preparing the Filling

  1. Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they are translucent.
  2. Cook the Spinach: Gradually add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach is wilted and any excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix the Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, fresh dill, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Assembling the Pie

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Phyllo Pastry: Carefully lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface. Brush it lightly with olive oil and melted butter. Repeat with additional sheets, layering them on top of each other.
  3. Add the Filling: Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Fold the Pastry: Fold the edges of the phyllo pastry over the filling to enclose it completely. Brush the top with more olive oil and butter.
  5. Bake the Pie: Place the assembled pie on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 250