Description
A delicious and savory spinach pie made with a buttery pie crust and a rich filling of sautéed spinach, onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and a blend of creamy cheeses. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or light main dish, this spinach pie is baked until golden brown and served warm.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
Filling
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅔ cup yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 20 ounces spinach, stems removed and chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dried dill
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-inch pie dish with the refrigerated pie crust and place it in the refrigerator to keep cold while you prepare the filling.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced yellow onion and sauté until tender. Then add the minced garlic and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach has wilted down. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the chopped fresh parsley, dried dill, crumbled feta, ricotta, shredded parmesan, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs until well combined.
- Combine Filling: Add the sautéed spinach and onion mixture to the cheese blend. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Assemble Pie: Remove the cold pie crust from the refrigerator and fill it with the spinach and cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen spinach; if frozen, be sure to thaw and drain excess water before using.
- Substitute dried dill with fresh dill if preferred, adjusting the quantity accordingly.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pie crust for 5 minutes before adding filling.
- This pie can be served warm or at room temperature and pairs well with a light salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: spinach pie, savory pie, vegetarian pie, spinach and cheese pie, Mediterranean pie
