Spanakopita is a delicious Greek pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, typically wrapped in layers of flaky phyllo dough.
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 1 pound (450g) fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
For the Phyllo Dough:
- 1 package of frozen phyllo dough sheets, thawed (about 16 sheets)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
Prepare the Filling:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until they become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts and any excess moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spinach mixture cool for a few minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Mix well to combine. Set aside.
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assemble the Spanakopita:
Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, dry surface (keep the remaining phyllo sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out).
Brush the phyllo sheet lightly with melted butter.
Place another phyllo sheet on top and brush it with butter as well. Repeat this process until you have about 8 layers of phyllo sheets stacked on top of each other.
Add the Filling:
Spoon a portion of the spinach and cheese mixture (about 1/4 cup) along one edge of the phyllo dough sheets.
Fold the sides of the phyllo over the filling and then roll it up tightly, like a burrito or cigar, to form a log.
Repeat and Bake:
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling to make additional spanakopita rolls.
Place the spanakopita rolls seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops of the rolls with more melted butter.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the spanakopita is golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
Allow the spanakopita to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can serve it as an appetizer or a main course.
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