Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Adapted recipe from my lovely Aunty Raie :)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons garlic and onion infused oil (can use garlic and onion if not low FODMAP)

• 1kg of chopped spinach/silverbeet (I use frozen)

• 1 cup crumbled feta (~200g)

• ½ cup ricotta cheese

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 large eggs beaten

• ½ cup of chopped parsley or dill (or a combination of both)

• 8 sheets of filo pastry

• extra olive oil to brush the pastry

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180C and lightly oil a rectangular baking dish

2. Heat infused oil in a large frypan and saute the spinach and silverbeet until softened. Add the parsley and dill and saute a further ~ 2 minutes (until spinach is well cooked). Set aside to cool

3. In a bowl, combine the cheeses (feta, ricotta and parmesan) with the eggs (lightly beaten) and stir until well combined

4. Add the spinach mixture to the cheese mixture and combine well

5. Place 4 pieces of filo pastry at the bottom of the baking dish being sure to brush each piece with olive oil before putting the next one on top.

6. Spread the cheese + spinach mixture evenly on top of the 4 sheets of filo

7. Put the remaining 4 sheets of filo pastry on top of this mixture (brushing each sheet with oil) and then tuck overhanging pastry over the top of the pie and again brush with oil.

8. Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes (or until brown)