
By Rui Araujo
Greek Spanakopita Recipe – Crispy Spinach & Feta Phyllo Pie - Sharp Blades
5 steps
Cook:40min
With layers of crispy phyllo dough with a filling of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, spanakopita is a traditional Greek savoury pie. This recipe works well as a main course, side dish, or appetiser. It is a crowd-pleaser and surprisingly simple to prepare, thanks to its flavourful filling and golden, flaky crust!
Updated at: Wed, 28 May 2025 19:37:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
53
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories437.8 kcal (22%)
Total Fat24 g (34%)
Carbs39.2 g (15%)
Sugars1.4 g (2%)
Protein17.9 g (36%)
Sodium1270.4 mg (64%)
Fiber4.3 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

10 sheetsphyllo dough
thawed if frozen

500gfresh spinach
or frozen, drained well

200gfeta cheese crumbled

1onion
small, finely chopped

2cloves garlic
minced

2eggs
lightly beaten

2 Tbspolive oil
plus extra for brushing

¼ cupfresh dill
chopped

¼ cupfresh parsley
chopped

½ tspsalt
adjust to taste

¼ tspblack pepper

¼ tspnutmeg
optional
Instructions
Step 1
Get the filling ready:
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. For about three minutes, sauté the garlic and onion until they are tender. Cook the spinach until it wilts (squeeze off extra water if using frozen spinach). After transferring to a bowl and allowing it to cool somewhat, combine the feta, eggs, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Step 2
Preheat the oven at 350°F (175°C):
Before layering the phyllo dough. Apply some olive oil to the baking dish. Spread a single layer of phyllo over the borders of the dish. Apply a thin layer of oil. Continue stacking and oil-brushing four additional sheets.
Step 3
Put the Filling in:
Evenly distribute the spinach-feta mixture over the layers of phyllo.
Step 4
Cover with Remaining Phyllo:
Cover with the last five sheets of phyllo, lightly oiling each one. For added crispiness, brush the top with oil and fold overhanging edges inside.
Step 5
Bake to perfection:
Lightly scoring the top to facilitate subsequent cutting. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Before cutting, let it cool for ten minutes.
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