Spinach Pies(Spanakopita) – a delicious recipe with fillo dough, butter, onion, butter, fresh spinach, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Wash spinach and discard stems.
2
Dry as thoroughly as possible on absorbent paper and cut in small pieces.
3
Saute onion in 4 tablespoons butter until tender.
4
Add spinach and saute a few minutes longer.
5
Set aside to cool.
6
Add eggs, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
7
Mix well.
8
Cut fillo leaf to desired width and butter (cut leaf in half).
9
Center a spoonful of filling at the bottom of leaf, about 1 inch from edge.
10
Fold 1 inch of the leaf over mixture; fold side edge in 1 inch and fold an angle, starting from lower right corner.
11
Keep folding in the shape of a triangle. Cut off any excess.
12
Place on buttered pan and butter the triangle.
13
Bake in preheated oven (350u00b0) for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
658
kcal
Calories
55
g
Fat
9
g
Carbs
35
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fillo dough (frozen food section of most large grocery stores), 1/2 stick butter, melted, 1 finely chopped onion, 4 Tbsp. butter, and more.
Yes, Spinach Pies(Spanakopita) 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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