A traditional Greek dish, Spanakopita is a savory pie filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough. Perfect for a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 100 grams butter
- 15 grams dill
- 3 eggs
- 300 grams feta cheese
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 15 grams parsley
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 500 grams phyllo dough
- 1 tsp salt
- 700 grams spinach
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 30 ml of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
Step 3
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, chopped dill, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 5
Brush a baking dish with some melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer.
Step 6
Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
Step 7
Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top of the filling, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
Step 8
Using a sharp knife, gently cut the spanakopita into squares or diamond shapes.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crispy.
Step 10
Allow the spanakopita to cool slightly before serving.