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Spinach & Feta Spanakopita

Savory little spinach pie packed with flavor
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green onion choped
  • 10 oz spinach frozen
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp nutmeg ground
  • 12 sheets phyllo sheets thawed
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Prep Ingredients
  • Take the phyllo dough out of the freezer to allow it time to defrost.
  • Thoroughly squeeze all excess moisture out of spinach. (This is best done by using a clean kitchen towel)
  • Coarsely chop the spinach
  • Prepare the Filling
  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil on medium heat.
  • add the onion
  • add garlic
  • add green onion
  • saute until fragrant and golden brown
  • add the spinach
  • add nutmeg
  • saute until the spinach is limp (1-2 minutes)
  • remove from heat
  • mix in feta
  • mix in the lemon juice
  • mix in black pepper
  • mix in beaten egg
  • let the filling cool completely
  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Set aside
  • Prepare the Dough
  • Unroll the phyllo sheets and lay them flat on a dry surface. Immediately cover with plastic wrap and then a damp towel. Covering with just a damp towel will moisten the sheets and make them stick together. Keep the phyllo covered when not working with it, and don't leave it uncovered for more than a minute at a time.
  • Fill Your Dough
  • Unroll the phyllo and lay one sheet flat onto your work surface. keep the remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a clean, damp kitchen towel. Working with the long side of the phyllo nearest you lightly brush the entire surface with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with oregano. Top with another phyllo sheet, lightly brushing with olive oil and sprinkling lightly with oregano.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut crosswise into four strips. Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the beginning of each strip and roll all the way to the end. Fold in excess dough and lay flat. With a sharp knife cut an "x" in top of the dough.
  • Follow the same steps with the remaining phlllo and filling.
  • Evenly space on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Notes

You can freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.  When ready to eat,  just pop in oven or air fryer.  No need to thaw.
 
Tip for working with phyllo dough:  Unroll the phyllo sheets and lay them flat on a dry surface. Immediately cover with plastic wrap and then a damp towel. Covering with just a damp towel will moisten the sheets and make them stick together. Keep the phyllo covered when not working with it, and don't leave it uncovered for more than a minute at a time.