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spanakopita recipe

Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach and Feta Pie)

Angelina Papanikolaou
Spanakopita is a classic Greek dish featuring layers of crispy, golden-brown phyllo pastry and a savory spinach filling. This spiral spanakopita recipe delivers the perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it the perfect side dish or standalone meal for any occasion.
5 from 20 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Savory Pie, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 small bunch green onions chopped
  • 2 lbs spinach
  • 3 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp dill finely chopped
  • 8 oz feta crumbled
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package phyllo dough thawed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook onion 4-5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add spinach and cook until wilted (you may need to add the spinach in batches). Once the spinach has cooked down, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Once the spinach/onion has cooled, squeeze out as much water as you can. Place in a large mixing bowl and add the parsley, dill, feta, beaten eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil and melted butter.
  • Remove the phyllo sheets from the package and lay them out on a flat surface. Cover them with a clean dish towel so that they do not dry out. Use a brush to grease a 12-inch round pan with the oil and butter mixture.
  • To assemble the pie, lay one sheet of phyllo out (keep the longer side in front of you). Lightly brush the sheet with olive oil/butter mixture and add enough filling to cover the width of the sheet. Roll the sheet away from you, lightly pressing, so that the filling is packed. Then, roll it into a spiral and place it in the center of your prepared baking pan. Continue until you have used up all of the filling and phyllo sheets. Roll each one around the previous one, to make the spiral larger.
  • Once you have used up all of the filling, brush the top with olive oil/butter mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using). Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until light golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 11gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 658mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11335IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 5mg
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