Quick and Pretty Spanakopita

Adapted from Martha Stewart Living

This spanakopita would make a pretty centerpiece for a festive table.  A real treat with local spinach.

Prep Time

90 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

6 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 onion
1 egg
1⁄4 cup dill, fresh
  black pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 pound spinach, baby
1⁄4 cup parsley, flat-leaf
6 ounces cheese, feta
10 phyllo dough (sheets)
1⁄2 cup butter, unsalted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.  Heat oil in the largest skillet you have.  Add onion and cook until softened.  Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.  Gradually add spinach and cook until wilted.  Transfer to a bowl.  Stir in egg, herbs, feta, salt and pepper.
Lay 1 sheet phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet (to keep the remaining sheets moist, cover with a damp dish towel).  Brush sheet with butter.  Repeat 2 more times for a total of 6 layers.  Spread spinach mixture on center, including liquid in bottom of bowl.  Top with 3 more buttered sheets.  Roll sides in toward the center, forming a pretty crust that curves around the spinach (dab with more melted butter if necessary to keep the edges tightly rolled).  Butter 4 more sheets and crumble over top.  Bake until dark golden, about 40 minutes. 

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