Spinach And Feta Pie
This pie makes a great looking dish for a brunch or a lovely plate for a luncheon with a light mixed baby greens salad.
Steps
Cut the pastry to fit the size or your baking dish , , then keep it covered with a damp cloth.
Prepare the spinach.
Heat the oil and saute the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
Add the spinach and stir for 5 minutes over a medium heat then increase the heat to evaporate any moisture.
Leave to cool then mix in the dill , eggs , cheese , salt and pepper.
Brush the baking dish with melted butter.
Brush 8 layers of pastry with butter and lay them in the bottom of the dish.
Spread with the filling , then cover with the remaining pastry , brushing each one with melted butter and scoring the top into diamond shapes.
Sprinkle with water and bake in a preheated oven at 325f for 40 minutes until crisp and golden.
Leave to stand for 10 minutes , then cut into wedges and serve with crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
phyllo pastry, spinach, olive oil, onion, fresh dill, eggs, feta cheese, salt and pepper, butter