Spinach Phyllo Pie

 

                    This flaky phyllo pie has an excellent mix of flavors. It's a lightened-up version of that beloved Greek classic, spanakopita.

6 servings

• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 packages "10 ounces each" frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 10 sheets phyllo dough "14 inches x 9 inches"
• Butter-flavored cooking spray
• 3 large tomatoes, sliced

1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients, set aside.
2. Spritz one sheet of phyllo dough with butter-flavored cooking spray.
3. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray, allowing one end of dough to hang over edge of dish.
4. Repeat with four more phyllo sheets,staggering the overhanging phyllo around edges of dish.
5. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap or damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
6. Spoon a third of the spinach mixture into crust.
7. Layer with half of the tomatoes, another third of the spinach mixture, remaining tomatoes and remaining spinach mixture.
8. Spritz and layer remaining phyllo dough as before.
9. Gently fold ends of dough over filling and toward center of baking dish, spritz with butter-flavored cooking spray.
10. Cover edges with foil and bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160F.
11. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

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