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SPINACH PIE 
(Makes 8 servings)

Ingredients 
½ cup olive oil 
4 medium onions chopped 
6 garlic cloves minced 
Salt and pepper to taste 
6 packages of frozen chopped spinach (10 ounces each) thawed and squeezed dry 
1 pound feta cheese crumbled 
½ cup grated parmesan cheese 
½ cup plain dried bread crumbs 
2 teaspoons dried dill 
8 large eggs lightly beaten 
8 ounces frozen phyllo sheets thawed and thinly sliced

Procedure for filling 
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. 
2. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes 
3. Add garlic and 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. 
4. Cook until garlic is tender. 
5. Transfer into a mixing bowl and stir in spinach,feta, parmesan, bread crumbs, dill and salt and pepper. 
6. Fold in eggs until combined. 
7. Divide mixture between two 9 inch spring form pans or pie pans and press firmly to flatten. 

Procedure for topping 
1. In a large bowl toss sliced phyllo to separate then toss with ½ cup olive oil. 
2. Divide topping between the two pies 
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.