Feta and Spinach Pies (Spanakotiropita)

4 servings

35 minutes

Spanakotiropita is a pie with spinach and feta.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 647.1
• Proteins: 19.3g
• Fats: 49.5g
• Carbohydrates: 36g

Ingredients

• Feta cheese: 200 g
• Puff pastry: 250 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Parsley: to taste
• Dill: to taste
• Green onions: to taste
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Frozen spinach: 400 g

Cooking steps

1. If you are using frozen spinach, first thaw it and squeeze it very well. If you have fresh spinach, finely chop its leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen spinach: 400 g
   • Frozen spinach: 400 g

2. Finely chop the onion and sauté in olive oil until golden brown. While the onion is frying, finely chop the herbs (parsley, dill, and green onion).

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Parsley:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Green onions:  to taste

3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and add feta, mash it with a fork and mix it with the eggs to get a homogeneous mass. Add squeezed spinach, sautéed onions, chopped herbs, and a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Feta cheese: 200 g
   • Frozen spinach: 400 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Parsley:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Green onions:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

4. Roll out the dough as thin as possible and cut into 12 cm squares. Place filling on each piece of dough (about a couple of tablespoons), fold into a triangle, seal the edges, and place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 250 g

5. Bake at 180 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until the dough is golden.