Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs spinach (chopped); 1 lb feta (crumbled); 4 green onions (sliced); ¼ cup dill (chopped); 3 eggs (beaten); ¼ cup olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 package phyllo dough (thawed); ½ cup butter (melted); Sesame seeds (optional)

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Spanakopita

Flaky phyllo pie filled with spinach, feta, and herbs. Crispy, savory, and one of Greece's most beloved dishes — perfect as a main or meze.

Prep 25 min

Cook 45 min

Total 1h 10m

Serves 8

Lunch·Greek·Medium

Ingredients

Step 1 — Filling

2 lbs spinach (chopped)
1 lb feta (crumbled)
4 green onions (sliced)
¼ cup dill (chopped)
3 eggs (beaten)
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Step 2 — Phyllo

1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
½ cup butter (melted)
Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Make filling
Sauté spinach until wilted. Cool and squeeze dry. Mix with feta, onions, dill, eggs, and oil.
2
Layer phyllo
Brush a baking dish with butter. Layer half the phyllo, brushing each sheet. Spread filling. Top with remaining phyllo.
3
Bake
Score top layers into diamonds. Bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes until golden and crisp.

Nutrition per serving: 340 cal · 14g protein · 28g carbs · 20g fat · 3g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.