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Delicious and Easy Traditional Greek breakfast Recipe: Spanakopita

Welcome to a culinary journey to the heart of Greece with ‌a delightful traditional breakfast dish, the Spanakopita. Spanakopita, also known as Greek spinach pie, is a superb ⁣combination of spinach, feta cheese, and flaky ​phyllo pastry that‍ has become an emblem of Greek cuisine.Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this tasty and nutrient-packed⁣ pie is sure to give your day a perfect start.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of fresh spinach,washed and drained
• 1 large onion,finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic,minced
• 1/2 cup of olive oil,divided
• 8 ounces of feta⁤ cheese,crumbled
• 1 bunch⁤ of fresh dill,finely chopped
• 4 large eggs,beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 14 sheets phyllo dough,thawed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter,melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In‌ a large sauté ​pan, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add⁢ the onion and garlic, and cook until they are soft and lightly ‌browned.
3. Add⁣ the fresh spinach in ‌increments, allowing each batch to wilt before adding the next. Continue ‍cooking for⁢ 5 minutes until the spinach⁤ is wilted ⁣and heated through.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool. Once cooled, ⁤stir in the feta cheese, dill, eggs, salt, and pepper.
5. Brush a baking dish with some of the melted butter. lay a sheet of phyllo at the bottom,brush it‌ with more butter,and repeat the process ⁣with half ⁢of the phyllo sheets.
6. Spread‌ the⁢ spinach and feta⁢ mixture evenly over the ⁣layered phyllo.
7. Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top⁤ of the⁢ mixture, brushing each with butter as before.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo‍ is golden brown and crispy.
9. Allow the spanakopita to cool ⁣slightly before serving.

Congratulations, your delicious and easy traditional Greek breakfast is ready to be served. Pair it with a cup of hot ⁤Greek coffee and a bowl of fresh ⁢fruit for an ⁣authentic greek breakfast experience.

Outro

Thank you for joining​ us in preparing this delightful Spanakopita,a traditional greek recipe that ⁣never fails to impress with its simplicity and‌ rich flavors. We hope you enjoyed the experience‍ and that your mornings will be brighter with this nutritious dish on your breakfast table. Stay tuned for more delicious and easy recipes from around the world.