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Spanakopita - Greek Spinach and Feta Pie

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the phyllo
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Homemade Sicilian Spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 10-12 ounces feta grated
  • 3 eggs
  • 12 phyllo sheets

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sautè the shallots until soft.
  • Add the spinach and sauté with the shallot for a few minutes.
  • Add the sicilian spice and nutmeg and sauté for about 2-3 minutes more.
  • Remove skillet from heat and set aside to cool
  • In a bowl, add the eggs and beat them.
  • Grate the feta into the bowl with the eggs, and beat the eggs and feta together.
  • Add the egg mixture to the spinach and mix well.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place one sheet of phyllo, and brush the phyllo with olive oil.
  • Repeat until you have a layer of 6.
  • Spread the spinach mixture out evenly over the phyllo.
  • Then cover with a sheet of phyllo and brush with olive oil, and repeat until all the phyllo is used.
  • Roll in the phyllo hanging over the pan and score only the top sheets with a knife.
  • Bake for about 30-40 minutes until phyllo is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Cut in pieces.
  • Enjoy at room temperature or warm.