Spanakopita

4.67 from 39 votes

Spanakopita is a savory Greek pastry packed with lots of flavor. Full of crisp, buttery flaked pastry and a rich spinach filling, this appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit around the world!

Prep Time45

Cook Time30

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: spanakopita, spanakopita triangles

Servings:

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

1 onion chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup green onion chopped
10 ounce spinach frozen
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1½ cups feta cheese crumbled
2 eggs beaten
1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
8 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted (1 stick)
14 sheets phyllo
2 tablespoons oregano dried
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional

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Instructions

Take the phyllo dough out of the freezer to allow it time to defrost. Using a clean kitchen towel, squeeze all excess moisture out of spinach. In a large skillet heat the olive oil on medium heat.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion and green onion and sauté until soft. Add the spinach and and sauté until the spinach is limp. Stir in the lemon juice, and remove off the heat. Let cool. If there is excess liquid, place the mixture in a colander and squeeze out the excess liquid.
Cool the spinach mixture completely. Beat the eggs with the feta and nutmeg in a medium size bowl. Add the cheese mixture to the spinach mixture and mix until it’s all incorporated well together.
To 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Unroll the phyllo dough and lay one sheet flat on your work surface. For the remaining phyllo dough, cover it with a damp towel, so it won’t dry out. Brush the sheet with melted butter, then sprinkle with a bit of oregano. Add one more sheet and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with oregano.
Using a pizza cutter, cut the sheets lengthwise into 4 long pieces, about 2 inch strips. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling near 1 corner of the phyllo strip. Fold the end at an angle over the filling to form a triangle. Continue to fold the triangle along the strip until you reach the end, like folding a flag. Repeat this with the remaining phyllo and filling.
Place your spanakopita triangles on your baking sheets and brush with butter, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over them if you wish. Bake them for 30 minutes until the triangles are golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

This recipe will yield about 28 triangles.
This recipe will store well in the fridge for 2 – 3 days in an airtight container.
You can freeze Spanakopita! Just place in an airtight container and it will keep for up to 2 months. You can just pop the Spanakopita in the oven when ready to eat to warm back up, no need to thaw first.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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