Greek cuisine is amazing! Here are some popular Greek dishes:
1. Gyro (meat cooked on a vertical spit, served in a pita with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce)
2. Moussaka (layered eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce)
3. Souvlaki (grilled skewers of meat, typically pork or chicken)
4. Greek salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and olives)
5. Spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese pie)
Let’s take a look at a simple recipe for Spanakopita:
Ingredients:
– 1 package phyllo dough
– 1 bunch spinach, chopped
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1/2 cup chopped scallions
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together spinach, feta cheese, parsley, scallions, and garlic.
3. Layer phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with olive oil.
4. Spread the spinach mixture over the phyllo dough.
5. Top with another layer of phyllo dough, brushing with olive oil.
6. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
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