Greek Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
Baking and Desserts | Greek cuisine
⏳ Time
50 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
10
🍽️ Servings
4
Description
Greek Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita) is a delicious pastry filled with fresh spinach and creamy feta cheese, wrapped in flaky phyllo dough. This savory dish is perfect for a light lunch or as an appetizer at dinner parties. Traditionally enjoyed in Greece, Spanakopita has become a beloved dish around the world, often served in cafes and restaurants specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
- Fresh basil leaves - 1.2 oz
- Chopped Green Onions - ¼ glasses
- Feta cheese - 1 glass
- Chopped Sage Leaves - ¼ glasses
- Scallions - 1 bunch
- Chicken Egg - 3 pieces
- Salt - to taste
- Ground Black Pepper - to taste
- Olive Oil - ¼ glasses
- Phyllo Dough - 12 pieces
Step by Step guide
Step 1
Boil the spinach for a few minutes in boiling water or steam it until tender, then lightly squeeze out excess water and chop finely.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the spinach, crumbled feta cheese, dill, parsley, finely chopped green onions, and eggs. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 356°F.
Step 4
Grease a 20x20 cm baking dish with olive oil.
Step 5
Brush the sheet of dough with olive oil and place it in the pan. Repeat to create 6 layers.
Step 6
Next, spread the filling evenly over the dough and smooth it out.
Step 7
Make 6 more layers of dough, brushing each one with olive oil.
Step 8
Bake the pie until cooked through and golden brown for 30-40 minutes.
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