Traditional Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour & 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour & 20 minutes Servings: 18 pieces Get ready to dive into the ultimate traditional spinach pie recipe! Imagine crispy homemade phyllo, a delightful blend of sweet and herby fresh spinach filling, all drizzled with generous amounts of extra virgin olive oil. Everything is crafted from scratch, including the phyllo, which packs way more flavor than anything you’d find in the store. And let’s not forget the fresh spinach filling, loaded with onions and vibrant herbs. Ingredients: For The Spinach pie Filling: 750 grams of fresh spinach, chopped 1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt 150 grams red onion, finely chopped 90 grams (3-4) Spring onions, greens and white parts separated and finely chopped 50 grams ms leek, finely chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil & extra splash for sauteing 3 tablespoons dill or fennel green, minced 5-6 spearmint leaves (use only 2-3 if using peppermint) freshly ground pepper O...