GOLDEN SPANAKOPITA WITH SPINACH AND FETA
Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta is a classic Greek pastry that combines crisp and flaky filo with a savoury and creamy filling. The fresh spinach is wilted and mixed with tangy crumbled feta, seasoned lightly and wrapped into delicate filo layers brushed with olive oil and egg wash. Once baked, the result is golden and crunchy pastry encasing a warm and flavourful centre. Light yet satisfying, which strikes the perfect balance between texture and taste, making it ideal as a snack, appetiser or light entrée. It is served warm, which pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or traditional tzatziki, but it’s equally delicious enjoyed on its own. It is quick to assemble and simple to bake. Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta brings authentic Mediterranean flavours straight to your table, offering a dish that feels both rustic and refined.
RECIPE CATEGORY
Appetisers, Entrée
SERVING SIZE
1
CUISINE
Greek, Mediterranean
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
Bake, Prepared in Advance
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Fall, Family Reunion, Graduation, Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Picnic, Potluck, Summer, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, Wedding
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
Vegetarian, Healthy, Low Cholesterol, High Fibre, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy
DISH TYPE
Pastry
INGREDIENTS
There are the following ingredients for Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta:
- 50 grams | 1.76 ounces | about 2 cups fresh spinach, wilted
- 15 grams | 0.53 ounces | about 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
- 20 grams | 0.71 ounces | 1 sheet filo pastry
- 25 grams | 0.88 ounces | ½ egg, beaten (for brushing)
- 5 millilitres | 0.25 fluid ounces | ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 5 grams | 0.05 ounces | ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 30 grams | 0.01 ounces | ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 207 kilocalories
- Fat: 13.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3.9 grams
- Carbohydrate: 12.5 grams
- Sugar: 0.9 grams
- Fibre: 1.5 grams
- Sodium: 727 milligrams
- Protein: 8.3 grams
- Calcium: 123 milligrams
- Potassium: 200 milligrams
- Iron: 2.40 milligrams
PREPARATION
- Wilt The Spinach: Heat a pan over medium heat, add the spinach and cook until wilted for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Prepare The Filling: Mix the wilted spinach with crumbled feta cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble The Mixture: Lay the filo pastry sheet flat. Brush with olive oil and place the spinach and feta mixture at one end. Roll the pastry, tucking in the sides to form a neat parcel.
- Brush With Egg Wash: Brush the Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta roll with the beaten egg, ensuring even coverage for a golden and crispy finish.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius. Bake the Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta on a lined baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta on its own or with a side of tzatziki for dipping.
PREPARATION TIME
10 minutes
COOKING TIME
20 minutes
TIPS
- Filo Handling: Keep filo pastry covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out while assembling.
- Feta Choice: Use high-quality feta cheese for a more authentic and flavourful Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta.
- Crispiness Tip: Ensure the filo is well-brushed with olive oil and egg wash for a golden and crisp pastry.
VARIATIONS
- For Vegan Spanakopita: Replace feta with a plant-based cheese and omit the egg wash, using a plant-based milk wash instead.
- Add Herbs: Mix in fresh dill or parsley for an extra flavour boost in the filling.
- Cheese Variation: Swap feta with ricotta or goat cheese for a different take on the classic Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta.
PREPPING AND STORAGE
- Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or toaster oven.
- Freezing: Assemble the Golden Spanakopita With Spinach And Feta, but do not bake. Freeze the unbaked pastries on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake frozen and add an extra 5 to 10 minutes to the cooking time.
