Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
“Discover the joy of making Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) at home. This 45-minute mediterranean recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) at home. This 45-minute mediterranean recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) embodies the sun-soaked flavors of Mediterranean cooking—olive oil, fresh herbs, bright citrus, and wholesome ingredients.
This style of cooking proves that healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Simple preparations let quality ingredients shine.
Bring a taste of the Greek islands, Italian coast, or Spanish seaside to your table.
📋 Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
📝 Ingredients
- •3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- •1 1/2 lbs. Feta cheese
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- •4 boxes frozen spinach
- •1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- •2 large onions, chopped
- •1 box Filo or Phyllo dough (purchase in freezer sectio
- •salt and pepper to taste
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions until softened.
- 2
Mix in spinach, dill and flour. Cook approximately 10 minutes, or until most of the moisture has been absorbed.
- 3
Remove from heat.
- 4
Mix in feta cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
- 5
Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil.
- 6
Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with 10 more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan.
- 7
Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling.
- 8
Brush with oil, then layer remaining sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
- 9
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
- 10
Cut into squares and serve while hot.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) at home. This 45-minute mediterranean recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality eggs
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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