Spanakopita ( /ˌspænəˈkɒpɪtə/; Modern Greek: σπανακόπιτα, from σπανάκι, spanáki, spinach, and πίττα, pítta, pie) or spinach pie is a Greek savory pastry.
It is in the burek family of pastries with a filling of chopped spinach, feta cheese (sometimes in combination with ricotta cheese, as it is less expensive, and adds creaminess), onions or scallions, egg, and seasoning. The filling is wrapped or layered in phyllo (filo) pastry with butter and/or...
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