Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe

Name: Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 onions large, chopped; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled; 4 eggs lightly beaten; salt; pepper; 16 ounces phyllo dough; olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions until softened. Mix in spinach, dill and flour. Cook approximately 10 minutes, or until most of the moisture has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Mix in feta cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
3
Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with 10 more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan.
4
Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

586

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 onions large, chopped, 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry, 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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