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Spanakopita recipe.
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5 from 3 votes

Spanakopita

This easy Spanakopita recipe is baked in a casserole dish with a phyllo dough crust, and a filling made with frozen spinach, feta, onions, and a little salt and pepper!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time47 minutes
Total Time1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 (10-ounce) bags frozen spinach defrosted and drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ pound phyllo dough defrosted

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and dill and cook with the onions, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, salt and pepper to the skillet in two batches and cook with the onion mixture until well combined, 5-7 minutes total.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the green onions and lemon zest until evenly combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the feta cheese and continue to whisk until well combined. Stir into the spinach mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Unroll one sleeve of phyllo sheets and cut off an inch at the end to make them fit into the 9 x 13 pan.
  • Lay half a sleeve (10 phyllo sheets) in the prepared pan. Spread the spinach mixture over the phyllo in one even layer. Lay the other half sleeve of 10 phyllo sheets over the spinach mixture.
  • Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over the top layer of phyllo sheets and use a pastry brush to brush the oil all over. Cut the spanakopita into 12 pieces.
  • Bake until golden brown all the way into the cut lines, 45-50 minutes, rotating the spanakopita halfway through baking.

Notes

My Top Tip: Use a sharp knife for cutting, and be sure to cut your spanakopita into pieces before baking to avoid shattering the crispy phyllo afterward.
Storage: Store your leftover spanakopita in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To keep it crispy, reheat it in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes or in an air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Avoid microwaving, as it will make the phyllo soft and soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5802IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg

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