Spanakopita Greek Spinach Pie Recipe
A classic Greek spinach pie with flaky phyllo pastry wrapped around a savory filling of spinach, feta, herbs, and eggs. Perfect for lunch, dinner, brunch, or as an appetizer, it is delicious served warm, at room temperature, or cold.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach or frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Ricotta cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Eggs
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh dill
- Fresh parsley
- Green onions
- Olive oil
- Phyllo (filo) pastry sheets
- Melted butter or additional olive oil, for brushing
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Let it cool slightly and remove any excess moisture.
- Mix the spinach with feta, ricotta if using, eggs, dill, parsley, green onions, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Brush a sheet of phyllo pastry with melted butter or olive oil and layer several sheets into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the spinach filling evenly over the pastry.
- Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter or olive oil.
- Tuck in the edges and lightly score the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and golden brown.
- Let the pie rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Frozen spinach works well if fully thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry.
- Substitute part of the spinach with Swiss chard or kale for a different flavor.
- Add fresh mint for extra freshness or grated Parmesan for a richer cheese flavor.
- Sautéed leeks or mushrooms make the filling heartier.
- For individual servings, fold the filling into phyllo triangles instead of making one large pie.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked or unbaked portions for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until hot and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
