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A Greek spinach pie made with layers of phyllo and a filling of seasoned spinach, onions and scallions, feta, and sometimes eggs.
[Modern Greek : spanaki, spinach (from Medieval Greek spanakin, spanakion, ultimately from Persian aspanākh) + pita, pie; see pita1.]
[span-uh-KOH-pih-tuh] Of Greek origin, this sa-vory pie consists of top and bottom phyllo-dough crusts with a filling of sautéed spinach and onions mixed with feta cheese, eggs and seasonings.
Spanakopita (< σπανάκι 'spinach' + πίτα 'pie') is a Greek spinach pie with a filling of spinach, feta cheese (usually), green onions, egg, and seasoning (often including dill). The filling is wrapped in layers of phyllo pastry with butter and/or olive oil, either in a large pan from which individual servings are cut, or rolled into individual triangular servings (see burek). Once baked, it is golden in color.
In Greece, it is mostly eaten as a snack, an alternative to tyropita.
In restaurants it can be served with tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad. It has become a popular item in Greek restaurants worldwide, and is served as either a light meal or an appetizer.
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