Spinach and Cheese Pie

This is a versatile vegetarian main dish: you can add garlic, thinly sliced fennel, chopped chard, and/or herbed feta for tasty variations.

• Calories: 586 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 2 pounds spinach, washed and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Steam the spinach until just wilted.

Step 2

In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms. Stir together with the spinach.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs well. Stir in the ricotta, feta, and basil.

Step 4

Butter a deep dish pie pan. Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan, and brush melted butter over the sheet. Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan. Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo. Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese. Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo. Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter. Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until pie is golden brown.