Mary Dee's Spinach Pie

Mary Dee's Spinach Pie is a savory masterpiece that combines Mediterranean-inspired flavors with a flaky, buttery crust. Packed with fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, fragrant dill, and sautéed onions and garlic, this dish delivers vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients in every bite. Encased in layers of golden phyllo dough, the pie boasts a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture that perfectly complements the hearty spinach-and-egg filling. Crafted with simple yet high-quality ingredients and baked to perfection, it's an ideal choice for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying vegetarian main course. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this spinach pie is easy to create while remaining impressively elegant, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Pair it with a fresh salad or a dollop of tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 454 grams Fresh spinach
• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 units Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 12 sheets Phyllo dough
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it into smaller pieces if needed.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, cooking it down until wilted. This should take about 5-7 minutes in total. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the feta cheese (crumbled), freshly chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Once the spinach mixture has cooled, squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Add the spinach mixture to the bowl with the eggs and feta, mixing thoroughly.

Step 8

Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Use a pastry brush to grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of melted butter.

Step 9

Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish, letting the edges hang over the sides. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter. Repeat with 6 sheets, brushing butter between each layer.

Step 10

Pour the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo dough layers in the baking dish.

Step 11

Cover the filling with the remaining 6 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter as you go. Tuck the edges of the dough neatly into the dish.

Step 12

Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of phyllo into square or diamond shapes (this makes cutting easier after baking).

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.

Step 14

Let the spinach pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1207.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1624.6

Total Fat 66.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 736mg	0%
Sodium 4218.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 78.0g	0%

Vitamin D 155IU	0%
Calcium 1557.3mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 828.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 43.2%