Spanakopita
When it comes to Greek cuisine, there are few dishes as iconic as spanakopita. This delicious pastry is made with layers of phyllo dough, stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, and often served as a starter or side dish. But while spanakopita is now a staple of Greek restaurants around the world, its origins are actually quite humble.
The dish is thought to have first appeared in the late 19th century, in the region of Macedonia. At the time, Macedonia was a poor, rural area of the Ottoman Empire, and most residents subsisted on a diet of simple, local ingredients. Spinach was one of the most common vegetables available, and it was often used in pies and pastries as a way to stretch out the meager supply of cheese.
Over time, the dish began to spread to other parts of Greece, and it eventually became a national favorite. Today, spanakopita is made with a variety of different ingredients, but the traditional spinach-and-feta filling remains the most popular. Whether you enjoy it as a starter, side, or main course, there’s no doubt that spanakopita is a delicious and essential part of Greek cuisine.
Advice
When making spanakopita, it is important to take your time and use fresh ingredients. Choosing the right type of spinach and feta cheese is essential for the best flavor. Be sure to use an extra-virgin olive oil to give the dish an added flavor. For the crust, pre-made phyllo dough is the way to go and always remember to brush each layer of phyllo with butter or olive oil to make sure it's nice and crispy. Finally, don't forget to let the spanakopita cool before serving to give the flavors time to meld together and make sure the tart is cooked through.
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Recipes
Skillet Spanakopita
- salt
- spinach
- dill
- parmesan cheese
- nutmeg
- lemon zest
- egg
- leek
- parsley
- greek sheep milk feta
- garlic
- butter
- sheets phyllo dough of
Spanakopita
- salt
- onion
- feta
- parsley
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- spinach
- garlic
- egg
- olive oil
- green onion
- sheets phyllo dough
Baked Brie Spanakopita
- salt
- spinach
- butter
- wheel brie cheese
- feta
- parsley
- ricotta cheese
- green onion
- garlic
- phyllo dough sheet
Bundt Pan Spanakopita
- salt
- italian flat leaf parsley
- phyllo dough sheet
- spinach
- milk
- dill frond
- all purpose flour
- garlic
- butter
- egg
- green onion
- feta
Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe
- herb
- egg
- salt
- greek feta
- black pepper
- olive oil
- garlic
- trahanas rice
- green onion
- sheets phyllo dough
- green
Spanakopita
- dill
- egg
- greek yoghurt
- lemon juice
- black sesame seed
- lemon zest
- nutmeg
- white sesame seed
- butter
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- sheets filo pastry
- greek feta
- mint
- garlic
- green onions scallion
- english spinach
- greek kefalotyri cheese
Baked Brie Spanakopita
- bread
- salt
- spinach
- butter
- wheel brie cheese
- feta
- parsley
- ricotta cheese
- green onion
- garlic
- sheets phyllo dough
Spanakopita
- parsley
- feta
- fillo dough
- greek yogurt
- lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
- spinach
- chive
- dill
- robust olive oil
- egg
- garlic
- green onion
- butter
Spanakopita
- salt
- dill
- parsley
- phyllo dough
- grain rice
- feta
- green onion
- onion
- olive oil
- spinach
- butter
spanakopita
- onion
- egg
- spinach [ ]
- parsley
- dill
- mint
- phyllo filo pastry
- garlic
- feta
- scallions scallion
- salt
- olive oil
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
- salt
- olive oil
- dill
- phyllo dough
- egg
- leek
- feta
- spinach
Supper Spanakopita
- black pepper
- salt
- ricotta cheese
- nutmeg
- butter
- spinach
- dill
- eighteen by phyllo sheet
- egg
- feta
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- butter
Staple Ingredients
- garlic 67%
- salt 67%
Common Ingredients
- butter 58%
Usual Ingredients
- egg 50%
- green onion 50%
- spinach 50%
Rarey Ingredients
- feta 42%
- parsley 42%