Spanakopita: Greece’s Golden Pie of Generations!

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Recipe: Spanakopita: Greece’s Golden Pie of Generations!

Spanakopita: Greece’s Golden Pie of Generations!

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Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, spanakopita is more than a savory pie, it’s a piece of Greek soul wrapped in filo. For centuries, women across the villages of Greece would gather fresh spinach, wild greens, and herbs from their gardens, crafting this dish with care and intuition.

For generations, it’s been lovingly prepared by the hands of the grandmother – γιαγιά, passed to the daughter – κόρη, and now to the granddaughter – εγγονή, each adding her own touch, while staying true to tradition. It’s a dish that carries stories, seasons, and the scent of family

and home

Ingredients

1 kg fresh spinach (washed and chopped)

1 bunch spring onions (chopped)

1 small leek (optional, finely sliced)

200–250g feta cheese (crumbled)

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

Salt & pepper to taste

Extra virgin Olive oil (for sautéing and brushing)

1 pack of filo pastry (thin sheets)

Instructions

Sauté onions, leek, and spinach in olive oil until soft and moisture evaporates. Let cool.

Add dill, feta, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.

Brush a baking tray with olive oil. Layer 4–5 filo sheets, brushing each with oil.

Spread the filling evenly. Cover with 4–5 more filo sheets, again brushing each.

Tuck in edges, score the top lightly, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–50 minutes until golden.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

May your kitchen be filled with the scent of love and tradition, your pie be golden and crisp, and your heart full of Greek warmth. Καλή όρεξη!

Photo: https://easyworldrecipes.com/

Notes:

A Tip from my Greek yiayia: she always adds a little rice to the filling because it helps absorb the moisture from the feta cheese and keeps the pie perfectly balanced and delicious!