Spanakopita

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oven to 180°C. Wilt spinach, cool, squeeze very dry and chop.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Soften onion and spring onions in 20 ml oil. Cool, then combine with spinach, feta, eggs, dill and pepper.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Brush a 23 x 33 cm dish with oil. Layer half the filo sheets inside, brushing each lightly with oil and leaving overhang.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Spread filling evenly. Cover with remaining oiled sheets and fold edges inward; score the top into portions.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Bake 40–45 minutes until deeply golden and the filling reaches 71°C. Rest 15 minutes.