Description
🥬 Experience the authentic flavors of Greece with this traditional spanakopita that combines tender spinach, aromatic herbs, and creamy feta in crispy golden phyllo dough
🇬🇷 Impress your family and friends with this impressive yet easy-to-make Greek classic that’s perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course
Ingredients
1 lb frozen spinach for hearty base
1 lb feta cheese for tangy flavor
2 large onions for sweetness and depth
3 green onions for mild onion notes and freshness
1/2 cup fresh dill for herbaceous aroma
3 eggs for binding
1/2 tsp nutmeg for warm spice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb phyllo dough for flaky layers
1 cup olive oil or melted butter for brushing for golden crisp phyllo
2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
1-First Step: Mise en place and prep spinach. Thaw 1 lb phyllo dough in the fridge overnight and 1 lb frozen spinach. Squeeze spinach dry using a clean kitchen towel remove as much liquid as possible to keep filling firm. This takes 5 minutes and prevents soggy pie.
2-Second Step: Sauté the onions. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped large onions and 3 green onions. Cook 5 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Onions build the savory base.
3-Third Step: Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine sautéed onions, squeezed spinach, 1 lb crumbled feta, 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, 3 beaten eggs, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or hands. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld this step takes 10 minutes.
4-Fourth Step: Prepare the pan and base layers. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan with olive oil. Unroll phyllo, keep covered with a lightly damp towel. Layer 10 sheets in the pan, brushing each generously with olive oil or melted butter using a pastry brush. Let edges overhang slightly.
5-Fifth Step: Add filling and top layers. Spread filling evenly over base layers. Top with 10 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with oil and tucking edges into pan sides. Brush top sheet heavily for crispiness.
6-Sixth Step: Score and bake. Use a sharp knife to score top into squares or triangles without cutting through filling. Bake on middle rack 45-50 minutes until golden and crisp. If browning too fast, tent with foil after 30 minutes. Rotate pan halfway for even baking.
7-Final Step: Cool and serve. Cool 10-15 minutes in pan. For crispier results, rest overnight covered at room temp. Cut along scores. Serve warm or room temp with yogurt dip or salad. Each piece: 150 calories, 10g protein, 200mg sodium.
Notes
🥬 Make sure to squeeze out ALL excess moisture from the spinach – this prevents a soggy spanakopita and ensures a crispy texture
🧈 Work quickly with phyllo dough and keep it covered with a damp towel – it dries out very fast and becomes brittle
✨ For extra crispy layers, brush butter between every single sheet of phyllo, not just every other one
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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