Spanakopita

Ingredients

• 8 sheets wheat phyllo dough
• 500 g spinach
• 200 g feta cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp dill
• 4 stalks green onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Wash and chop the spinach. Sauté with minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until wilted, then let it cool.
3. 3In a large bowl, mix the cooled spinach, crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, chopped dill, sliced green onions, nutmeg, and black pepper.
4. 4Brush a baking dish with olive oil. Lay 2 sheets of the whole wheat phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each layer with olive oil.
5. 5Spread the spinach and cheese mixture over the phyllo base.
6. 6Cover the mixture with the remaining phyllo sheets, oiling each layer, including the top.
7. 7Score the top layers of phyllo with a knife to make serving pieces.
8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crispy.
9. 9Let the spanakopita cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. 10Cut into pieces along the scored lines.
11. 11Serve warm, garnished with a bit of fresh dill on top.