Disharoo
Easy Spanakopita

Illustration — recipe images on Disharoo are AI-generated, not photographs of the finished dish. How these recipes are made

Easy Spanakopita

Buttering every single layer of phyllo, not just the top and bottom, is what keeps this spinach and feta pie properly flaky rather than dense in the middle.

Total time
65 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Greek
vegetarian

Ingredients

500gspinach, chopped
300gfeta, crumbled
12phyllo pastry sheets
1/2 cupbutter, melted

Instructions

1

Wilt the spinach in a pan, then drain very thoroughly, squeezing out excess liquid with your hands if needed, and mix with the crumbled feta.

2

Layer buttered phyllo sheets in a tray, brushing every single sheet with melted butter, not just the top and bottom.

3

Spread the spinach and feta filling over the phyllo base, then top with more buttered phyllo sheets.

4

Score the top layer into portions before baking, then bake at 180C for 35-40 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
430
Protein
14.5g
Fat
39.5g
Carbs
7.6g
Fiber
2.8g
Sodium
790mg

Reviews

Leave a review
★★★★★
No account needed to post. New reviews are checked before they appear publicly.

More to cook

Other Greek recipes and similar dishes from the collection.

Easy Greek Spanakopita
Easy Greek Spanakopita
75 min·medium
Bougatsa
Bougatsa
55 min·medium
Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta
Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta
65 min·easy
Braised Chickpeas Moussaka
Braised Chickpeas Moussaka
67 min·easy
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Greek Lemon Potatoes
65 min·easy
Tiropita
Tiropita
40 min·medium
Browse all recipes·Cooking guides