Spanakopita

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Ingredients

1 bunch	fresh spinach
1 tablespoon	olive oil
1 small	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1/4 cup	fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup	fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup	feta cheese, crumbled
1 large	egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon	nutmeg
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste
6 sheets	phyllo pastry
1/4 cup	butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2 Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it roughly.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
4. 4 Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. 5 In a large bowl, combine the spinach mixture, dill, parsley, feta cheese, beaten egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6. 6 Brush a baking dish with some melted butter.
7. 7 Place one sheet of phyllo pastry in the dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with two more sheets.
8. 8 Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
9. 9 Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter as you layer them.
10. 10 Using a sharp knife, score the top layers of phyllo into squares or diamonds.
11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
12. 12 Allow to cool slightly before serving.