Greek Spinach Dip Recipes

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add shallots, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, scoop spinach into a food processor; pulse until roughly puréed, about 5 pulses. Add remaining ingredients except pepper, pulse once just to combine, then season to taste with pepper.
• Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute shallots, green onions and garlic in some oil until fragrant.
• Add spinach and stir until spinach cooks down, about 2 minutes.
• Blend the spinach mixture into a rough puree in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Add lemon juice, yogurt, feta cheese, dill, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
• Dish and enjoy.

GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients until blended. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

GREEK SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to directions, but add the onions to the sauce pan.
• Drain well, squeezing out as much moisture as possible.
• Add remaining ingredients, expect feta.
• Stir until well combined.
• Sprinkle with feta and toss to combine.

SPINACH DIP WITH GARLIC, YOGURT AND DILL

Steps:

• If using fresh spinach, put it in a colander in the sink. Bring a kettle of water to a boil and pour it over the spinach to wilt it. Let the spinach cool completely, then use your hands to squeeze it very dry. Coarsely chop spinach and set it aside. If using frozen chopped spinach, just squeeze it out until it's very dry, then set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, combine scallions, yogurt, cream cheese, dill, parsley, garlic, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, zest, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil and blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl and fold in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Just before serving, taste and add more salt, pepper and lemon juice, if you like. To serve, scrape dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Urfa or Aleppo pepper flakes, if desired.

CLASSIC GREEK SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
• Pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
• Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

UNCLE GEORGE'S EASY GREEK SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Mix first 4 ingredients.
• Spoon into shallow baking dish; drizzle with dressing.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until heated through. Serve with crackers and vegetable dippers.