SPANA KOPETA 
2 1b. fresh chopped spinach, stems removed OR
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
1/4 c. butter
1 med. onion, chopped OR
Bunch scallion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 lb. Feta cheese
4 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 2 lemons
8 to 10 sheets filo dough
Butter as needed

Saute spinach, onions, dill and cinnamon stick in butter for 3 to 5 minutes, pressing on cinnamon stick to release its flavor. Add Feta cheese, eggs and mix well; add salt, pepper and lemon juice. Blend and mix over heat a few minutes more. Remove from heat; set aside. Discard cinnamon stick.

Fit into a 9 x 13 inch pan, a crust made of 4 to 5 sheets of filo dough, buttered between each sheet. Pour in the spinach mixture and cover with another crust made of 4 to 5 buttered sheets of filo. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut in triangles and serve.

 

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