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Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a classic Greek main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Spinach, Feta (crumbled), Filo pastry, Spring onions, Dill, Eggs, Nutmeg and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Greek cooking, the dish focuses on refreshing and aromatic with wild mountain oregano, rich olive oil, and sharp cheeses.

In authentic Greek tradition, Spanakopita is best presented with a crisp village salad and warm pita.

If you enjoy authentic Greek cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Moussaka.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 40 minCook: 50 minServes 8

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Ingredients

  • Spinach1 kg
  • Feta (crumbled)300 g
  • Filo pastry450 g
  • Spring onions6 pieces
  • Dill30 g
  • Eggs3 pieces
  • Olive oil150 ml
  • Nutmeg1 pinch
  • Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1🔪 Prep

Chop the spinach, salt it and leave it twenty minutes. Squeeze it dry by the handful — more water comes out than seems possible.

Step 2🍳 Fry

Fry the spring onion in a spoon of oil until soft and let it cool.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Mix the spinach with the onion, feta, dill, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Taste before salting: the feta is salty already.

Step 4

Line the tin with seven sheets of filo, brushing each with olive oil and letting the edges overhang.

Step 5

Spread the filling, fold the overhanging edges in and cover with six more sheets, brushing each one.

Step 6🥧 Bake

Score the top into portions without cutting through to the filling, flick water over it and bake at 180 °C for fifty minutes, to a deep gold.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Spanakopita reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Greek home cooking, refreshing and aromatic with wild mountain oregano, rich olive oil, and sharp cheeses. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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