Spanikopita(A Greek Spinach Pastry) Recipe

Name: Spanikopita(A Greek Spinach Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. crumbled Feta cheese; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. chopped onion; 5 eggs; 3 Tbsp. butter; 2 c. (1 lb.) cottage cheese; 1 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. oregano; salt and pepper; 2 lb. fresh spinach; 1 lb. pkg. defrosted filo dough; 1/2 lb. melted butter

Servings: persons

2 c. crumbled Feta cheese
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. chopped onion
5 eggs
3 Tbsp. butter
2 c. (1 lb.) cottage cheese
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper
2 lb. fresh spinach
1 lb. pkg. defrosted filo dough
1/2 lb. melted butter

1
Clean, stem and chop spinach.
2
Salt it lightly and cook, adding no water, for five minutes.
3
Cook onion in 3 tablespoons butter, salting lightly.
4
When soft combine with remaining ingredients and spinach (not filo or melted butter).
5
Spread melted butter on a 9 x 13-inch pan.
6
Place a strudel leaf (filo) in the pan, it will hang outside the pan.
7
(Let the edges climb the sides) and brush generously with butter.
8
Keep layers coming, one on top of another, brushing each with butter.
9
When you have a pile of 8 leaves, spread on half the filling.
10
Continue with another stack of 8 or so leaves, then apply the remaining filling, spreading it to the edges.
11
Fold the excess filo down along the edges, making tidy corners.
12
Pile as many more layers of filo and butter as your baking pan will accommodate.
13
Butter top.
14
Sprinkle with a tablespoon whole anise or fennel seeds if so desired.
15
Bake uncovered for approximately 45 minutes, until golden at 375u00b0.

1731

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. crumbled Feta cheese, 2 Tbsp. flour, 1 c. chopped onion, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Spanikopita(A Greek Spinach Pastry) 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.

Spanikopita(A Greek Spinach Pastry)

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