Homemade Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) is INCREDIBLE

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is more affordable.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based binder, while tofu is economical.

Heat a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Sauté 1.5 cups of chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add 1.75 pounds of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, reducing the volume significantly.

Transfer the cooked spinach mixture to a colander to drain excess liquid.

Let the spinach cool slightly before mixing with other ingredients.

In a bowl, beat 4 eggs and add the cooled spinach mixture.

Add 8 ounces of crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped dill, and 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt to the egg and spinach mixture. Mix well.

Prepare a 9x13 pan by greasing it with soft butter.

Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the pan, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Spread the spinach filling over the phyllo layers.

Top with another 8 layers of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.

Fold over the edges of the phyllo to seal the filling inside.

Score the top layers of phyllo with a knife to create serving pieces.

Bake in the oven until golden brown and crispy.

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