Description
A classic Greek spanakopita with flaky phyllo layers wrapped around a savory filling of spinach, feta, herbs, and eggs, baked until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
500 g fresh spinach (or 300 g frozen spinach, well-drained)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion or 4 scallions, finely chopped
200 g feta cheese, crumbled
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
250 g phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
100 g melted butter or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach by blanching fresh spinach for 1 minute, then draining and squeezing out excess liquid before chopping. If using frozen spinach, thaw, drain well, and chop.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion or scallions for about 5 minutes until soft. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, feta, sautéed onion, eggs, dill, parsley, and black pepper. Mix well and adjust salt if needed.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while working.
- Layer 6–8 sheets of phyllo in the dish, brushing each with melted butter or oil and letting edges hang over the sides.
- Spread the spinach filling evenly over the base.
- Top with another 6–8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer. Fold overhanging edges inward to seal.
- Score the top into squares or diamonds without cutting through completely.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes, then cut and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Frozen spinach works well if thoroughly drained.
Add ricotta for a creamier filling or mint for a fresh twist.
Scallions provide a lighter flavor than onion.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness; microwave softens the pastry.
Freeze baked slices and reheat directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
