Indulge in the culinary delight of spanakopita, a traditional Greek dish that tantalizes taste buds with its flaky phyllo pastry and savory spinach filling. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With variations ranging from vegetarian to meat-filled, spanakopita offers a symphony of flavors to suit every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of delectable spanakopita recipes, each offering unique twists on this classic dish. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect phyllo pastry, mastering the art of preparing the spinach filling, and unlocking the hidden flavors that make spanakopita so irresistible.
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SPINACH & CHICKEN PHYLLO PIE
For a brunch showstopper, we make chicken pie with phyllo and spinach. Our kids go for it, too, especially when we serve it with a minty fruit salad. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook chicken and onion over medium-high heat 7-9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in seasonings. Add spinach; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in beaten eggs and cheese., Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spritzing each with cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spread spinach mixture over phyllo. Top with remaining sheets of phyllo, spritzing each with cooking spray. Cut into 8 rectangles., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, recut rectangles before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 921mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SPINACH PHYLLO PIE
Serve this savory Greek pastry as part of an appetizer table at a gathering.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Return pan to heat. Working in batches, cook spinach, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain spinach and let cool. Press out excess moisture, then roughly chop. Add spinach, feta, and raisins to bowl with onion and season filling with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll phyllo. Place 1 sheet on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying); brush with oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush with oil. Repeat until you have 10 layers of phyllo. Spread half of filling lengthwise down middle of phyllo stack. Roll into a log, brushing the seam with oil before sealing. Brush log with oil. Using a small sharp knife, make 8 diagonal cuts on top. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
- Place logs, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into slices along slashes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g
SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE PHYLLO PIE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the spinach and cheese mixture: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts. Remove and reserve. In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Cook until tender and any excess water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, feta, ricotta, Parmesan, pine nuts, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Add the reserved spinach mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the baking dish, pressing to make sure it is even.
- For the phyllo dough crust: Layer sheets of phyllo onto the spinach mixture, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Fold the edges to make a crust and brush with butter. Sprinkle with za'atar or sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes.
PHYLLO DOUGH SPINACH PIE
Yum, Yum, Yum this is a flaky, cheesy, delicious spinach pie layered between sheets of buttery fillo. This recipe is from the Fillo Factory Fillo Dough Box.
Provided by Howiesar
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Before starting make sure to read the thawing and handleing tips on the fillo dough package that you purchased.
- Chop onions and thinkly slice scallions. Then saute in vegetable oil at medium heat until tender and golden.
- Drain spinach and squeeze dry.
- Thoroughly mix onions, spinach, cheeses, dill, pepper and egg in a large bowl.
- Melt butter.
- Brush bottom and sides of a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan with butter.
- Using 8 fillo sheets build a stack in the bottom of the baking pan by brushing the top of the fillo sheets with butter.
- Spread spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the fillo in the baking pan.
- Cover mixture using the other 8 sheets of fillo in the same manner used to create the base.
- Thoroughly butter the top layer, especially the edges.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown in 375 degree preheated oven.
- Let stand for 10 minutes for easier serving. Cut into squares or triangles using sharp knife.
SPINACH PHYLLO HAND PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 hand pies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 1 stick of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and stir. Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let the mixture thicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan and mix until smooth. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Set the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt the remaining 1 stick butter in a small saucepan. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- On a clean work surface, halve and trim the phyllo sheets into 18 rectangular pieces (5 1/3 inches by 9 inches). Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter. (Cover the remaining phyllo dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth to keep from drying out.) Place 1/4 cup of the filling about 1 inch from the bottom of the phyllo rectangle. Fold the corner of the phyllo dough over the filling, creating a triangular filled pocket. Continue to fold, keeping the triangle shape, until completely sealed. Place it sealed-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling until you have 6 hand pies.
- Brush the top of the phyllo triangles with the remaining butter and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CHICKEN, SPINACH AND DRIED CRANBERRY PHYLLO PIE
Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking According to the author this recipe is a favorite of Toronto caterers Caroline McRobbie and Laurien Trowell of C'est Cheese Encore. All it needs is a salad and some crusty bread. TIP: For 2 cups of cooked, cubed chicken, microwave 2 large chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb), loosely covered, for 7 minutes on high or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h12m
Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk milk with flour in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened.
- Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg; let cool slightly.
- Drain spinach and squeeze out water.
- Using a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the butter over medium-high heat and cook the spinach, garlic, pine nuts & cranberries, stirring, until garlic begins to colour (about 5 minutes).
- Stir egg into milk mixture then stir into spinach mixture along with the chicken.
- Melt remaining butter.
- Spray pie plate with nonstick spray.
- Cut phyllo in half crosswise and drape across pie plate so 1/3 overhangs the plate.
- Brush lightly with butter and press into plate.
- Repeat with each sheet, layering and fanning sheets to overlap slightly and evenly cover pie plate.
- Spoon filling into pastry then fold edges over filling to form 2 1/2 inch border.(if making ahead pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 hours at this point).
- Place pie on baking sheet, cover lightly with foil and bake in 375F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 403.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.6
MOLDED SPINACH PHYLLO PIE (SPANAKOPITA SE FORMA)
Steps:
- Saute scallion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Cook spinach in water until wilted in a large saucepan. Drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible. (If using frozen spinach, simply thaw and drain thoroughly.) Mix together scallion, eggs, feta, cottage cheese, farina, parsley, dill, and spinach. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Butter a two-quart ring mold. Unfold phyllo and wrap in plastic wrap to keep from drying out. Remove one sheet of phyllo and, using a pastry brush, lightly dab it with melted butter. Fit into the mold, allowing at least an inch to hang over the edge. Repeat, using about 20 sheets of phyllo, making sure to distribute the sheets evenly on all sides. Fill mold with spinach mixture. Fold overhanging bits of phyllo over filling. Arrange remaining sheets, individually by buttering one at a time and placing it over the filling so that the mold is completely covered. Remove pastry dough from the mold's center hole.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place mold on baking sheet and bake for 1 1/4 hours or until golden brown and puffed. Let stand 10 minutes before unmolding onto a platter. If top crust is not crisp and golden, return to oven briefly to brown top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PHYLLO SPINACH FISH PIE
Phyllo and spinach make you think of warm and sunny Greece! The fish gives this combo another twist. Created for the RSC cook contest!
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cube the fish, sprinkle with lime juice and set aside.
- Mix together the spinach, eggs, sour cream, basil, green onions, garlic and cashew nuts, also add the zest of the lime.
- Add seasonings to taste.
- Brush a 9 inch round baking tin with olive oil, a loose bottom or springform pan will make it easier to remove the pie after baking.
- Brush a sheet of phyllo with olive oil, line the tin, sprinkle with some breadcrumbs, repeat with all the sheets overlapping each time and using the breadcrumbs, you will have lots of pastry hanging over the side of the tin.
- Drain the fish, mix gently with the spinach mixture and pour in the pastry lined tin.
- Top with the cheese and then the tomatoes.
- Roll the overhanging pastry up and over the edge of the tin, ending up with a tight roll all the way around the pie but on the inside of the tin, then brush the pastry roll with olive oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes and remove from the tin.
SPINACH PHYLLO PIE
Categories Appetizer Side Bake Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. Return pan to heat. Working in batches, cook spinach, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain spinach and let cool. Press out excess moisture, then roughly chop. Add spinach, feta, and raisins to bowl with onion and season filling with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll phyllo. Place 1 sheet on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying); brush with oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush with oil. Repeat until you have 10 layers of phyllo. Spread half of filling lengthwise down middle of phyllo stack. Roll into a log, brushing the seam with oil before sealing. Brush log with oil. Using a small sharp knife, make 8 diagonal cuts on top. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. Place logs, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into slices along slashes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Cook's Note When you unroll your phyllo, check to see if the stack measures 8 by 12 inches. If not, cut the phyllo to size. If serving the pie as a main course, double the recipe.
SPINACH PHYLLO PIE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-216
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. Return pan to heat. Working in batches, cook spinach, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain spinach and let cool. Press out excess moisture, then roughly chop. Add spinach, feta, and raisins to bowl with onion and season filling with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Unroll phyllo. Place 1 sheet on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying); brush with oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush with oil. Repeat until you have 10 layers of phyllo. Spread half of filling lengthwise down middle of phyllo stack. Roll into a log, brushing the seam with oil before sealing. Brush log with oil. Using a small sharp knife, make 8 diagonal cuts on top. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. Place logs, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into slices along slashes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender spinach. Wilted or tough spinach will not yield the best results.
- Squeeze the spinach dry before using it. This will help to prevent the pie from becoming soggy.
- Use a sharp knife to chop the spinach. This will help to prevent the spinach from becoming bruised and will also make it easier to incorporate into the filling.
- Don't overcook the spinach. Overcooked spinach will become tough and stringy.
- Use a good quality phyllo dough. This will help to ensure that the pie has a flaky, crispy crust.
- Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter before baking. This will help to prevent the dough from becoming dry and brittle.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Spinach phyllo pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its flaky, crispy crust and flavorful filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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