Name: Nettle Spanakopita Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup nettle leaves, blanched and chopped; 1 cup spinach leaves, blanched and chopped; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 sheets phyllo pastry; 1/4 cup butter, melted

Nettle Spanakopita Recipe

Marleah Herring Modified: July 31, 2024

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How To Make Nettle Spanakopita

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 65 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup nettle leaves, blanched and chopped
1 cup spinach leaves, blanched and chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 sheets phyllo pastry
1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix together the nettle leaves, spinach, feta cheese, dill, parsley, eggs, salt, and black pepper.
Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter.
Place another sheet of phyllo pastry on top and brush with melted butter.
Repeat the process with two more sheets of phyllo pastry.
Spread half of the nettle and spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo pastry.
Repeat the layering process with four more sheets of phyllo pastry and the remaining nettle and spinach mixture.
Top with the remaining four sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
Cut the spanakopita into squares or triangles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy!