Easiest Spanakopita Recipe – Greek Spinach Pie

Name: Easiest Spanakopita Recipe – Greek Spinach Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 medium sheets of phyllo pastry; 1 large bag of spinach 300 grams or 10 oz, boiled and squeezed; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

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Easiest Spanakopita Recipe Ever – Greek spinach pie! The title explains everything. Actually, I love spanakopita, but I don’t like the ones you buy in the grocery store. They are frozen and simply loose something when cooked. Not to mention that you never know what’s in processed food. So, I decided to make my own spanakopita, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. You can make them quickly and easily and they are so good. If you looking for a snack or crowd pleaser for your guests, this recipe is for you.

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Easiest Spanakopita Recipe – Greek Spinach Pie

Author: Cook n' Share Cooking Method: baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Canadian, Greek Courses: Finger Foods, Side Dish, Snack Recipe Keys: B Baking S snacks Vegetarian Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

I had guests coming over for an evening and wanted a yummy impressive snack. Spanakopita came to mind. I didn't want to buy the ones in the grocery store, however. So, I decided to make up my own. Let me tell you, they were an instant hit.

Ingredients

Servings

6 medium sheets of phyllo pastry
1 large bag of spinach 300 grams or 10 oz, boiled and squeezed (You can also use frozen spinach.)
¹⁄₂ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 cloves minced garlic
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried dill
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup melted butter
1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

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Add the spinach, feta, dill, garlic, and pepper to a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Lay 6 sheets of phyllo dough out (10 inches by 13 inches stacked together) and cut them into 3 equal sections.
Lay one section out and brush some melted butter over it. Lay another section over it and brush more butter.
Scoop up about a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and put it on the bottom of the strip of dough. Fold it over so a triangle forms. Continue folding back and forth into triangles until you reach the end of the strip. Brush some more butter over the top.
Continue the above process for the remaining strips and mixture.
Place the spanakopita triangles into a 375 F preheated oven for about 20 minutes until browned.
Serve and enjoy your spanakopita.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 18.3mg7%
Sodium 680mg29%
Potassium 485mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 12.3g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.

Note

As always, you can adjust the seasoning according to your liking. Even add different seasoning if you wish.

Frozen spinach can also be used. Just be sure to let it thaw and squeeze out any excess water.

Keywords: Greek Recipes, Appetizers, Snacks, Pastry

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David Hood

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Easiest Spanakopita Recipe – Greek Spinach Pie