Spanakopita is a traditional Greek pie made with spinach, feta cheese, and layers of crispy phyllo dough. This savory dish is perfect as a main course or a side dish.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2 tbsp dill
- 2 eggs
- 200 g feta cheese
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 16 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 tsp salt
- 900 g spinach
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the chopped onion, and sauté until golden.
Step 3
Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach and onion mixture with the crumbled feta, beaten eggs, chopped dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 5
Brush a baking dish with olive oil and layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
Step 6
Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
Step 7
Layer the remaining 8 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.