Description
This Spanakopita ‘Greens’ Pie is a golden, flaky filo pastry pie filled with spinach, herbs, and creamy cheeses. It’s fresh, savory, and satisfying — perfect as a main dish, side, or light meal served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
750 g (1 lb 11 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
6 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
½ bunch dill, finely chopped (or use parsley)
¼ bunch mint, finely chopped
4 eggs
300 g (10½ oz) fresh ricotta
200 g (7 oz) feta, crumbled
1 tsp sea salt flakes
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
8–10 sheets filo pastry
Olive oil spray (or melted butter for brushing)
Black sesame seeds, to sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) or 200°C (400°F) fan-forced.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed, well-drained spinach with spring onions, dill, mint, eggs, ricotta, feta, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Layer four sheets of filo pastry in a baking dish, spraying or brushing each layer lightly with olive oil. Leave some pastry overhanging the edges.
- Spoon the spinach mixture evenly into the baking dish and fold the overhanging filo back over the top.
- Scrunch the remaining sheets of filo into loose balls and place them on top of the pie. Spray again with olive oil and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
- Bake on the lower rack of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly.
Notes
Use silverbeet, kale, or fresh spinach instead of frozen if preferred.
Add grated parmesan for extra richness or chili flakes for mild heat.
Mix in sun-dried tomatoes or zucchini for a Mediterranean twist.
Keep filo covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent drying out.
Reheat leftovers in the oven for 10 minutes to keep the pastry crisp.
Can be frozen for up to 4 weeks; bake from frozen for 1 hour at 200°C (400°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of pie)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
