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Greek Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie
1 1/4 lb spinach leaves, stemmed
2 medium onions
1/2 lb. feta cheese
5 eggs
6 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 C chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsp. dried |
1/4 C finely chopped parsley
1/4 heavy cream
2 - 9 oz. pkgs. puff pastry or 1 pkg. filo dough
Salt and pepper |
Preheat oven to 400* F. Wash spinach thoroughly, drain
briefly and cook in a covered pan with no extra water for a few minutes,
until wilted and tender. As soon as spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze
out all excess moisture and chop very finely. Peel and chop onions. Finely
chop or crumble feta cheese. Beat 4 eggs lightly in a large mixing bowl
with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground pepper. Heat 6 Tbs. oil in
a saucepan and fry onion gently, until soft. Add chopped spinach and a
pinch of salt. Stir well. Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes. Stir in
dill and parsley and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to allow any moisture
to evaporate. Remove from heat, stir in cream and leave to cool a little
before stirring in eggs and cheese and adding more seasoning. On a lightly
floured board, roll each pastry piece large enough to line a large, shallow,
greased baking tray. If you prefer to use filo dough, place half of the
sheets from the package, one at a time, one on top of the other, to line
the baking tray and brush with melted butter or oil. Do likewise with remaining
sheets for pie lid. Spread spinach and cheese mixture over pie hell and
place the other 1/2 of pastry on top. Pinch edges together firmly all the
way around, or press with the tines of fork to seal tightly. Beat remaining
egg and brush over surface of pastry to glaze. Bake 20 minutes, or until
pastry is puffed, crisp and golden
Serves 8
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