Spanakopita
σπανακόπιτα
Spinach, feta and dill in phyllo — a pie, not a soggy triangle from a freezer if you dry the greens.
Recipe by I Want Some Food · Reviewed by the editorial kitchen. Native name preserved: σπανακόπιτα.
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- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 hr 10 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Spanakopita is wilted, squeezed spinach with feta, onion and dill, layered in oiled phyllo. Water in the filling is how you get a steamed soggy centre. Squares or a tray. Shop phyllo is how homes do it.
Ingredients
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Wilt spinach, cool, squeeze until it is almost dry. Mix with crumbled feta, onion, dill, eggs and a little salt.
15 minStep 2
Oil a tray. Layer half the phyllo, oiling each sheet. Filling. Remaining phyllo. Score. Bake at 180°C 35–40 minutes until gold.
45 min
Adapt this recipe
The canonical recipe stays intact. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are maths, not AI.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 24 August.
Substitutions
Phyllo → Puff pastry
A different pie. Still spinach and feta.
Tips
- Cover unused phyllo with a damp cloth.
- Leek instead of onion is a house pie.
History & culture
Pies are a Greek meal structure, not a snack afterthought. This is the famous one.
Greens pies are older than feta-in-phyllo photographs. The current form is a home and bakery standard.
Traditional
Provenance: Editorial adaptation. Original editorial adaptation for I Want Some Food. Not copied from another recipe site. Official recipe photography is pending. Photograph: Andy Li via Wikimedia Commons (CC0). https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spanakopita%20-%20Kouzina%202025-01-27.jpg
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Spanakopita take?
1 hr 10 min all in — 30 min prep, 40 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 squares. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Phyllo → Puff pastry. A different pie. Still spinach and feta.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cover unused phyllo with a damp cloth. Leek instead of onion is a house pie.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.
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