Description
Spanakopita, a delightful Greek spinach pie, brings the vibrant flavors of Greece directly to your table. This savory dish is composed of crispy, flaky layers of phyllo dough enveloping a scrumptious filling made from fresh spinach, herbs, and feta cheese. Not only is Spanakopita a feast for the eyes with its golden-brown crust, but it’s also incredibly versatile: serve it as an appetizer at gatherings, a light lunch, or alongside your dinner as a side dish. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with a creamy filling that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
- 11 ounces phyllo dough
- 2 pounds fresh spinach (or frozen)
- 3 green onions
- 1 leek
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- 1 pound feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped leek and green onions in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add spinach and season with salt and pepper; cook until most water evaporates.
- Transfer greens to a mixing bowl, cool slightly, then mix with crumbled feta, beaten eggs, parsley, dill, and mint.
- Grease baking pan and layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing olive oil between each layer. Spread filling evenly over layers.
- Cover with another set of phyllo sheets, brushing oil between them and tucking edges into the pan. Brush top with olive oil and cut shallow squares on top.
- Bake for about 1 hour until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg