Greek Spanakopita Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crispy, Flaky, and Flavorful Spinach and Feta Pie!

Greek Spanakopita

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh spinach (or 16 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 sheets of phyllo dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup melted butter or olive oil for brushing the phyllo

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Prepare the Spinach Filling: Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted (or until any excess moisture is cooked out if using thawed frozen spinach). Remove from heat and stir in the fresh dill, parsley, beaten eggs, crumbled feta cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Layer the Phyllo Dough: Place one sheet of phyllo dough into the prepared baking dish and brush with melted butter or olive oil. Repeat, layering and brushing each sheet, until you have used 6 sheets for the bottom crust.
5. Add the Filling: Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the layered phyllo dough.
6. Top with Phyllo: Layer the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo dough on top of the filling, brushing each sheet with melted butter or olive oil as you go.
7. Bake: Using a sharp knife, score the top layers of phyllo into squares or triangles. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
8. Serve: Let the spanakopita cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes:

Spanakopita can be made ahead and frozen before baking. To bake from frozen, simply add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time.

Nutritional Information:

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	320 kcal
Fat	21g
Carbohydrates	23g
Protein	10g

User Reviews:

Maria T.: "This spanakopita was just like my grandmother used to make! So flavorful and the phyllo was perfectly crisp."

Alexis G.: "Delicious and easier to make than I expected. Will definitely make again for family gatherings."