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Homemade Spanakopita
Photo: Chiara Conti

Homemade Spanakopita

10 ingredients 30 min + 1 hr 8 servings openrecipes
Homemade Spanakopita

"My father and mother survived World War II and immigrated to America. They used food and tradition to overcome their struggles and raise a healthy, joyous family. It's the good memories I have of bringing family together -- and family is of number-one importance to me."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

569
Calories
44g
Protein
34g
Fat
24g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup (113g) 2% 98
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Phyllo Dough not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 pound crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 pound cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • sour cream for garnish (optional)

Directions

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