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

1/2 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

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.

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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.

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

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