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Spanakopita: Greek spinach and feta pie

Recipe for spinach and feta pie with phyllo dough, typical of Greek cuisine.

Vegetarian
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes

Instructions

  • 1.   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Sauté the finely chopped onion (the white part) in a little oil for 5 minutes. Wash and sauté the spinach in a pan or skillet with the onion, mixing for a few minutes until they wilt and release some water. Drain and chop with a knife.
  • 2.   Brush a round cake pan with olive oil (I used two 18 cm pans, but you can also use a rectangular pan about 30 cm long). Place a sheet of phyllo dough (if the pan is small, cut it in half) and brush it with olive oil. Keep the remaining sheets well covered as they dry out quickly. Repeat with 8 more sheets (they will hang over the edges of the pan, which is normal).
  • 3.   Spread the filling over the dough and cover with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough, placing them one by one and brushing each with olive oil. Fold the edges of the dough that are outside onto the pie, and brush with more oil.
  • 4.   Crumble the feta cheese into a bowl, then add the spinach, chopped herbs (including the green part of the green onion), and green onion. Mix well. Add the eggs, salt, and pepper.
  • 5.   Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes. The dough should turn golden and crispy. Let it cool slightly, then carefully remove from the pan and serve with a salad.

Ingredients for servings

  • 600 g of fresh spinach
  • 260 g of feta
  • 16 leaf of phyllo dough
  • 2 green onions
  • 30 leaf of phyllo dough
  • 7 sprig of fresh dill
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • salt (according to taste)
  • pepper (according to taste)

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