Best 6 Greek Spinach Herb Pie Without Cheese Aka Spanakopita Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with this delectable Greek Spinach Herb Pie, also known as Spanakopita. Originating from the enchanting land of Greece, this savory pie is a harmonious blend of fresh spinach, aromatic herbs, and a symphony of spices, all enveloped in layers of crispy phyllo dough. This vegetarian delight is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, featuring golden-brown pastry that encases a vibrant green filling. Our collection of recipes offers variations of this classic dish, including a traditional version, a vegan interpretation, and a gluten-free alternative, ensuring that everyone can relish in the goodness of Spanakopita. So, prepare to tantalize your senses as we unveil the secrets behind this beloved Greek treasure.

**Traditional Greek Spanakopita:**

- Embark on a culinary expedition to the roots of this timeless recipe, featuring a combination of sautéed spinach, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese, all harmoniously wrapped in layers of phyllo dough.

**Vegan Spanakopita:**

- Experience a plant-based twist on the classic Spanakopita, where a blend of spinach, herbs, and creamy vegan cheese substitutes create a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds.

**Gluten-Free Spanakopita:**

- Delight in a gluten-free rendition of this beloved dish, where a combination of alternative flours and starches replicates the crispy texture of traditional phyllo dough, ensuring everyone can indulge in the magic of Spanakopita.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRUSTLESS SPINACH PIE - GREEK SPANAKOPITA



Crustless Spinach Pie - Greek Spanakopita image

Crustless Spinach Pie, also called Greek Spanakopita. It has all of the flavors and many of the same ingredients as Greek Spinach Pie, without the crust. It's the perfect low-carb or Keto spinach pie recipe.

Provided by Laura Franco

Categories     Side Dish/Vegetable/Casserole

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 oz. box frozen spinach - thawed and all of the moisture drained and squeezed out
1/2 onion (diced)
3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
4 oz. feta cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 large eggs - beaten
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (you can omit this ingredient if you are on a low-carb or Keto diet)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • In a small bowl mix spinach, diced onion, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, dill, panko, and black pepper. (It's best to use a fork for mixing.)
  • Break the feta cheese into very small pieces and fold it into the spinach mixture.
  • Transfer spinach to a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 30 minutes covered.
  • Remove cover and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the edges begin to turn brown and pull away from the sides of the baking dish.
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield about 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening, plus more for the baking pan
1/3 cup ice water
Dried beans, for pie weights
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for greasing the baking pan
6 cups chopped onion (about 3 medium onions)
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
4 1/2 pounds fresh spinach (about 3 bunches), stemmed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
3 scallions (white and green), chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta
1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal mixed with pea-sized bits, about 10 times. While the motor is running, drizzle in the water until a dough forms.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Divide the dough in half; press half the dough up and around the inside of the pan. Set the remaining dough aside covered with plastic wrap.
  • Line the pan with foil and fill with dried beans. Bake the dough for 20 minutes and remove the beans and foil. Continue baking the crust until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let the pan cool on a rack.
  • Meanwhile, make the spinach filling: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, little by little (adding more as the previous batch wilts), and cook, stirring, until completely wilted. Season with the salt and pepper and stir in the parsley, dill, and scallions.
  • Drain the spinach mixture in a colander in the sink and let cool.
  • Once the spinach is cool, stir in the feta and spread the mixture into the crust. Roll the remaining dough out on a well-floured surface, into a rectangle large enough to cover the baking pan. Top the spinach with the dough and pinch around the sides to seal. Score the top of the pie in the center, brush the surface of the dough with egg wash, and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the pie from the oven, let cool, cut into squares and serve.

GREEK SPINACH & HERB PIE (WITHOUT CHEESE) A.K.A. SPANAKOPITA



Greek Spinach & Herb Pie (Without Cheese) A.k.a. Spanakopita image

Spanakopita can be made with or with out cheese. The no cheese version is as popular with Greeks as the version with cheese, and is a popular Lenten dish. Although the name for this dish is often used for the spinach pie with cheese, traditional spanakopita does not include cheese.**Cooking time does not include the 30 minutes it needs to sit before serving.**

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh spinach, washed
1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 spring onions, finely chopped
1/2 medium leek, finely chopped
Pam cooking spray
1/2 lb phyllo pastry sheet (approx. 14 sheets)
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop spinach and place in a colander. Salt lightly and let drain for 10 minutes. Press or squeeze to remove all excess liquid.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, dill, parsley, garlic, onions, leek, pepper, and mix well until ingredients are well blended.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Spray 9" round or square pyrex plate with cooking spray. When laying the sheets in the pan, leave an overlap of phyllo outside the pan rim all the way around. Lay half the phyllo sheets on the bottom, spraying each one lightly with Pam cooking spray.
  • Spoon in the spinach mixture and spread evenly. Fold the extending phyllo in over the mixture. Lay the remaining phyllo sheets on top, spraying each with cooking oil except the top sheet. Tuck or tim eadges. I like to kind of ruffle mine.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes in the middle of the oven. When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool 1/2 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.7, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 309, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 7.5

GREEK SPINACH PIES (SPANAKOPITA) RECIPE BY TASTY



Greek Spinach Pies (Spanakopita) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, green onion, fresh spinach, garlic, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, phyllo dough

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup green onion, chopped
15 oz fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup feta cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 sheets phyllo dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pan over medium heat, cook the green onions and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
  • Add half the spinach, giving time for some to cook down before adding the rest.
  • Once the spinach has cooked down, transfer to a medium mixing bowl to cool slightly.
  • Add the feta, ricotta, egg, dill, parsley, salt and pepper, and mix until evenly spread.
  • Set in refrigerator.
  • Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a dry surface. Using a pastry brush, coat evenly with olive oil.
  • Add another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the oiled sheet and repeat the oiling process. Continue until there is a stack of 4 oiled sheets. Repeat process on a new stack with remaining 4 sheets.
  • Cut your dough into 4 sections using a pizza cutter.
  • With a single section, add a spoonful of your spinach mix and begin folding over your pastry, brushing each fold with oil. Repeat this process for the remaining sections.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

IMPOSSIBLE GREEK SPINACH PIE



Impossible Greek Spinach Pie image

Make and share this Impossible Greek Spinach Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 package spinach, chopped thawed and drained
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Bisquick
3 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook onions in butter.
  • Mix in spinach.
  • In a greased dish layer spinach and cottage cheese.
  • Put last 7 ingredients in a blender and mix well.
  • Pour over casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35 minutes, until knife comes out clean.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a better flavor and texture than frozen spinach. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using it.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it is wilted.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese: The feta cheese is one of the key ingredients in this pie, so it's important to use a good quality feta. Look for a feta that is firm and has a sharp, tangy flavor.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust: If you overfill the pie crust, the filling will spill out when you bake it. Fill the pie crust no more than 3/4 full.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown: The pie is done baking when the crust is golden brown. If the crust is not done baking, the filling will be runny.

Conclusion:

Greek spinach and herb pie, also known as spanakopita, is a delicious and versatile dish. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. This recipe for spanakopita is easy to follow and produces a delicious and satisfying pie.

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