Greek pie with cheese and spinach
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's a very tasty pie that's also extremely easy to prepare. I suggest making a filling with two types of cheese, spinach, nuts, and plenty of aromatic spices. It will be delicious, I promise. Serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Heat a dry skillet and add the pine nuts, sauté until golden brown.
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Step 2
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add two types of grated cheese, a pinch of cayenne pepper and oregano, salt, and black pepper. Grate the zest of one lemon and add a few drops of olive oil.
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Step 3
3. Add the previously roasted pine nuts to the bowl.
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Step 4
4. Mix well.
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Step 5
5. Return the skillet to the heat, add a little butter and olive oil, add the spinach leaves, and sauté slightly.
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Step 6
6. Place the spinach in a bowl with the filling ingredients, add nutmeg.
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Step 7
7. Brush each sheet of dough with olive oil, season lightly with pepper and salt. Place the dough sheets overlapping to form a rectangle.
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Step 8
8. Place the dough into the baking pan, leaving the edges hanging over the sides.
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Step 9
9. Place the filling and spread it evenly.
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Step 10
10. Fold the overhanging edges over the filling.
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Step 11
11. Place the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 12
12. Let the pie cool for 20 minutes before serving, then slice and enjoy.