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Greek Breakfast Delight: Aromatic Mouthwatering Feta & Spinach Pie with Crispy Phyllo Layers

Discover this mouthwatering Greek Breakfast Delight recipe, featuring a crispy phyllo pastry filled with creamy feta cheese and nutritious spinach, served with tangy yogurt and fresh fruits for a balanced meal that's easy to make and perfect for a Standard diet.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 30-35 minutes - Total Time: 50-60 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Greek

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy (Feta Cheese)

Ingredients

  • 10 sheets of phyllo pastry
  • 4 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 8 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Greek yogurt, for serving
  • Fresh seasonal fruits, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well. Brush a 9 inch pie dish with olive oil. Layer phyllo sheets in the pie dish, brushing each sheet with olive oil before adding the next one. Keep the layers thin and crispy. Pour the spinach mixture over the phyllo layers. Fold the edges of the phyllo dough to enclose the filling. Bake for 30 35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of fresh seasonal fruits for added nutrition and flavor.

Chef’s Insight

Choose high-quality feta cheese to enhance the overall flavor of the dish. - Use a light hand when seasoning the spinach mixture, allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine through.

Notes

Ensure that the phyllo sheets are kept covered with a damp cloth while working with them to prevent drying out.

Cultural or Historical Background

Greek cuisine is renowned for its use of fresh, natural ingredients and its emphasis on a balanced diet. This breakfast pie embodies these principles with its combination of protein-rich feta cheese, nutritious spinach, and crispy phyllo pastry.