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Authentic Greek Spanakopita Recipe

Authentic Greek Spanakopita Recipe: Flaky, Flavorful Delight

This Authentic Greek Spanakopita Recipe combines flaky phyllo pastry with a savory spinach and feta filling, ready in just 22 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Spinach fresh or 10 oz frozen
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese optional
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 Green Onions chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 Lemon zest and juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Phyllo Pastry 16 oz, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter or Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Tray
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all necessary equipment.
  2. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil for 4–5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until wilted, then cool slightly.
  4. Mix cooled spinach with feta, ricotta, parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Unroll phyllo pastry sheets, covering with a damp cloth, and brush the first sheet with melted butter.
  6. Layer three sheets and spoon filling along one edge, fold sides, and roll up tightly.
  7. Brush the top with more melted butter and bake for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and watch baking time closely for optimal texture.

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