Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)

Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) - Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Ingredients for the Filling

  • 600 g spinach
  • 200 g Swiss chard
  • 1–2 leeks
  • 1 onion
  • 4–5 fresh spring onions
  • 1 bunch dill, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 150 g feta cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 60 g rice

Ingredients for the Dough

  • 600 g flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons vinegar
  • Salt

Instructions for the Dough

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and vinegar. Gradually add water while kneading until the dough no longer sticks to your hands.
  2. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 1 hour.
  3. Once rested, roll out the dough into thin sheets for your pie.

Instructions for the Filling

  1. Wash all the greens thoroughly and finely chop them in a large bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, feta cheese, and rice. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Assembling the Pie

  1. Grease a baking tray with olive oil and lay down the first sheet of dough.
  2. Brush the sheet with olive oil and layer the second sheet on top.
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  4. Cover the filling with two more sheets of dough, brushing each with olive oil as before.
  5. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top layer and score the pie with a knife, being careful not to cut through the bottom layer.

Baking

  1. Preheat the oven to 170–180°C (340–355°F).
  2. Bake the pie for about 1 hour, or slightly longer, depending on your oven, until golden brown and crispy.

Tip

For a time-saving trick, make two or three pies in one go and freeze them for later. This way, you’ll always have a delicious, homemade spinach pie ready when you need it.


This spinach pie is a true testament to the flavors of Greece. With its crisp, flaky layers of dough and a rich, herbaceous filling, it’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, it’s a slice of home-cooked perfection.

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Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) – Photo By Thanasis Bounas




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