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Authentic Spanakopita Recipe (Easy Greek Spinach Pies)


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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 triangles 1x

Description

Flaky, golden phyllo triangles packed with a savory spinach–feta filling. An easy, crowd-pleasing Greek appetizer you can bake in under an hour.


Ingredients

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Filling

  • 8 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-squeezed dry
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp yellow onion, minced

Phyllo & Assembly

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 1 roll phyllo dough (9x14 inch sheets), thawed per package directions

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Squeeze all moisture from the thawed spinach until very dry.
  2. Make filling: In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, egg, salt, nutmeg, and minced onion until evenly combined.
  3. Melt butter & prep phyllo: Gently melt butter. Unroll phyllo and cut the stack in half lengthwise to form two 4.5″ x 14″ stacks. Keep covered with a slightly damp towel.
  4. Layer: Place one sheet on the work surface and brush lightly with butter. Top with a second sheet, brush, then a third sheet and brush again.
  5. Fill & fold: Spoon ~2 heaping tbsp filling at the bottom corner. Fold over diagonally to form a triangle, brush with butter, then continue folding up like a flag to seal. Transfer to the sheet; repeat.
  6. Bake: Brush tops with remaining butter. Bake 18–20 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Serve warm.

Notes

Tips: Keep phyllo covered as you work to prevent drying. For extra crispness, be thorough when wringing out the spinach. Make-ahead: Assemble and freeze unbaked triangles on a tray, then store in a freezer bag; bake from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 260
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 40