Spanakopitas Recipe

Name: Spanakopitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter; oil; 1 lb. frozen spinach, thawed; 3 green onions, sliced; 3 tbsp. minced parsley; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill; 1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb. commercial filo pastry; 1/2 lb. butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. butter
oil
1 lb. frozen spinach, thawed
3 green onions, sliced
3 tbsp. minced parsley
2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb. commercial filo pastry
1/2 lb. butter, melted

1
In butter or oil, saute green onion until soft.
2
Meanwhile, squeeze out excess moisture from spinach and chop by hand or in food processor.
3
Combine green onion with spinach and remaining filling ingredients in bowl.
4
Mix well and set aside.
5
Lay out the filo sheets, covering them with waxed paper and a damp towel.
6
Take out two sheets at a time and keep the rest covered.
7
Brush melted butter onto top sheet of each pair.
8
Cut each double-sheet crosswise into equal strips, about 2-1/2 inches wide.
9
Place 1 tsp.
10
of the filling 1 inch from the end (nearest you) of each strip.
11
Fold the strips back over the filling so the bottom edge meets the left edge, forming a right angle.
12
Continue folding back at right angles to make a triangular shape.
13
Place on baking sheets and keep covered until all are ready to bake.
14
Bake in a 350F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning once.

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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: 2 tbsp. butter, oil, 1 lb. frozen spinach, thawed, 3 green onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Spanakopitas 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.

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