Greek Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
4 servings
50 minutes
Greek pie with spinach and feta, known as Spanakopita, is a traditional dish of Greek cuisine. Crispy layers of phyllo dough create a golden crust filled with tender spinach and salty feta cheese. Dill and parsley add fresh herbal notes, while green onions enhance the flavor. Spanakopita is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even breakfast. This pie symbolizes the warmth of Greek cuisine.
1
Boil the spinach for a few minutes in boiling water or in a steamer until soft, then lightly squeeze and chop finely.
- Fresh spinach leaves: 35 g
2
In a bowl, mix spinach, crumbled feta, dill, parsley, finely chopped green onion, and eggs. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Fresh spinach leaves: 35 g
- Feta cheese: 1 glass
- Chopped dill: 0.3 glass
- Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
4
Grease a 20x20 cm baking dish with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
5
Grease the dough sheet with olive oil and place it in the mold. Repeat to make 6 layers.
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Filo (phyllo) pastry: 12 pieces
6
Then spread the filling on top of the dough and smooth it out.
- Feta cheese: 1 glass
- Chopped dill: 0.3 glass
- Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
7
Make 6 more layers of dough, brushing them with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Filo (phyllo) pastry: 12 pieces
8
Bake the pie until done and golden for 30-40 minutes.
