Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a delightful Greek pastry that marries flaky phyllo dough with a savory filling of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a tasty snack. It’s not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. The crispy layers and rich flavors make spanakopita a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces phyllo dough
- 1 cup olive oil
- 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
- 12 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Brush the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil.
- Roll out the thawed phyllo dough and cover it with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
- Layer two sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing each layer with olive oil. Repeat until you have eight sheets remaining.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, onion, feta, parsley, Parmesan, salt, garlic, eggs, and red pepper flakes until well mixed.
- Spread the filling over the layered dough in the pan.
- Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with olive oil.
- Cut through the top layer of dough without slicing all the way through before baking.
- Bake for about one hour or until golden brown and flaky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://trandtaste.com/spanakopita/