Spanakopita

Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 20 oz fresh spinach, chopped; 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 large egg; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 12 phyllo dough sheets, thawed; 1/4 cup butter (melted)

Greek spinach and feta pie wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry. A savory Mediterranean appetizer or light main course with delicious layers of flavor.

55 minMediumServes 8220 cal/serving

MediterraneanAppetizerOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

20 oz fresh spinach, chopped
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large egg
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
12 phyllo dough sheets, thawed
1/4 cup butter (melted)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Heat 1 tbsp 1/4 cup butter (melted) in a skillet over medium heat. Saute 1/2 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for 2 minutes until softened.
3

Add 20 oz chopped fresh spinach and cook 3-4 minutes until wilted. Let cool slightly.
4

In a bowl, combine cooled spinach mixture, 8 oz crumbled feta cheese, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 large egg, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
5

Brush a 9x13 baking dish with butter. Layer 4 12 thawed phyllo dough sheets sheets, brushing each with butter.
6

Spread spinach-feta filling evenly over the phyllo.
7

Layer remaining 4-8 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter. Tuck the edges in.
8

Score the top into 8 squares. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the phyllo is golden brown.
9

Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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What is Spanakopita?

Greek spinach and feta pie wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry. A savory Mediterranean appetizer or light main course with delicious layers of flavor. This reference files it under Mediterranean appetizer: made in the oven, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Spanakopita at?

For Spanakopita, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 8.

Is there a substitute for ricotta in Spanakopita?

The entry for Spanakopita calls for 1 cup ricotta cheese. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Spanakopita dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz feta cheese, crumbled, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup butter (melted)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Spanakopita vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup butter (melted) and 2 large egg. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

Does Spanakopita contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large egg. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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