Description
Discover the ultimate Greek spinach pie recipe with this delicious Spanakopita that combines fresh spinach, cheeses, and phyllo dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped (or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (16 ounces) phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, dill, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter again. Repeat this process until you have 4 sheets stacked.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture along one edge of the phyllo dough. Fold the sides over the filling and roll the dough tightly to form a log. Place the log seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo dough and filling, placing each log on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the logs with any remaining melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat phyllo dough or reduce the amount of butter used for brushing.
- Add other vegetables like chopped artichokes or bell peppers to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg