Spinach and Cheese Pie recipe

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Ingredients

2 pounds spinach, washed and chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 eggs
1 cup feta cheese
¾ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Nutrition Info

586 calories
carbohydrate: 40.8 g
cholesterol: 138 mg
fat: 38.8 g
fiber: 4.5 g
protein: 21.1 g
saturatedFat: 20.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 925.4 mg
sugar: 3.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Steam the spinach until just wilted.

  2. In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms. Stir together with the spinach.

  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs well. Stir in the ricotta, feta, and basil.

  4. Butter a deep dish pie pan. Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan, and brush melted butter over the sheet. Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan. Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo. Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese. Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo. Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter. Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish.

  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until pie is golden brown.

Recipe Yield

1 deep dish pie

Recipe Note

This is a versatile pie;add garlic, fennel, chard, and/or herbed feta for tasty variations.

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