Easy Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)
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A scrumptious and easy-to-make Greek spinach and feta pie made with layered phyllo dough. It is a simplified, round-pan version of the classic spanakopita, loaded with fresh herbs, rich feta cheese, and a crispy, golden crust.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil with a pinch of salt until soft, then let it cool. → Whisk the eggs with black pepper, then stir in the dry spinach, cooled onions, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta. → Line a 9-inch round baking pan with overlapping sheets of phyllo dough, drizzling with olive oil every 4 layers. → Spread the filling inside, fold the overhanging dough over the top, brush with olive oil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil with a pinch of salt until soft, then let it cool. → Whisk the eggs with black pepper, then stir in the dry spinach, cooled onions, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta. → Line a 9-inch round baking pan with overlapping sheets of phyllo dough, drizzling with olive oil every 4 layers. → Spread the filling inside, fold the overhanging dough over the top, brush with olive oil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes.
Introduction
A scrumptious and easy-to-make Greek spinach and feta pie made with layered phyllo dough. It is a simplified, round-pan version of the classic spanakopita, loaded with fresh herbs, rich feta cheese, and a crispy, golden crust.
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped yellow onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and translucent, then set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with freshly ground black pepper. Do not add salt as the feta cheese is already very salty.
Step 3
Add the squeezed dry spinach, cooled sautéed onions, chopped parsley, dill, scallions/chives, and crumbled feta cheese into the bowl with the eggs. Mix well using a fork.
Step 4
Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch non-stick round baking pan with olive oil.
Step 5
Unroll the phyllo dough. Layer about 4 sheets of phyllo dough into the pan, allowing them to overhang the edges. Drizzle with olive oil, then layer another 4 sheets overlapping in the opposite direction. Repeat until you have aligned about 12-16 layers.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Ensure you squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from the thawed spinach to keep the bottom pastry crisp.
Buy a block of feta cheese and crumble it yourself for better texture and flavor than pre-crumbled varieties.
Keep unused phyllo dough covered with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap while working so it does not dry out and shatter.
Letting the pie cool completely is crucial to prevent it from falling apart when you slice into it.
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