Description
A delicious and savory Mediterranean spinach pie featuring a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed spinach, creamy cheeses, and fresh herbs, perfect as a main course for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces fresh spinach (or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
Crust
- 2 sheets puff pastry or phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, or heat frozen spinach through if using thawed frozen spinach. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly. Stir in the crumbled feta, ricotta, grated Parmesan, and chopped dill. Add the cooled spinach mixture and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Pie Dish: Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish. Line the dish with one sheet of puff pastry or several layers of phyllo dough, brushing each layer generously with melted butter or olive oil to ensure flakiness and prevent drying.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the spinach and cheese filling into the prepared crust. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry or additional phyllo dough layers, again brushing each with butter or oil. Trim excess dough and tuck the edges neatly. Score the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set for easier serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta for a different texture and flavor.
- Use a pre-made pie crust instead of puff pastry for convenience.
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or mint can be added to the filling for extra flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
