Flaky Spanakopita Spiral Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious and flaky Spanakopita Spiral at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect layers of phyllo dough filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and aromatic herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Spanakopita Spiral:
- 1 package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F /190°C/ Gas mark 5. Thaw frozen spinach and drain excess liquid.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add spinach, cook until wilted, then drain excess liquid.
- Prepare Filling: Combine spinach with feta, eggs, parsley, herbs, nutmeg, pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Spiral: Layer phyllo dough, spinach filling, and olive oil in a pie pan, rolling into a coil. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake: Brush top with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions to prevent tearing.
- Ensure spinach is well drained to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- Adjust garlic and onions to personal taste preferences.
- Handle phyllo dough with care to maintain its delicate texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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