Recipe Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) (Vegetarian)

Required Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparing/Cooking:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned.
• Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta.
• Stir in spinach mixture.
• Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil.
• Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo.
• The sheets will overlap the pan.
• Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling.
• Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil.
• Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
• Cut into squares and serve while hot.

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