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Spanakopita (Spinach-Feta Pocket)
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Spanakopita (Spinach-Feta Pocket)

Crispy filo pastry pockets with spinach and feta — Greek classic.

⏱️ Prep time 40 min. 🍳 Cook time 40 min. 🍽️ 6 servings 📊 Difficulty: medium ⭐ 8/10
🥜 Allergies considered in this recipe: 🥛 Kuhmilch🌾 Gluten🥚 Ei

Source / link: Griechische Küche

Ingredients

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800 g leaf spinach
300 g feta (soy-free: Bedda/Vemondo)
2 Stück onions
2 Stück garlic cloves
2 Stück eggs (optional)
1 Bund dill (fresh)
1 Packung (ca. 500 g) filo dough (egg-free)
100 ml olive oil (or melted vegan butter)
je 1 Prise salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation

  1. 1Wash the spinach and let it wilt in a pot. Drain, squeeze out, and roughly chop.
  2. 2Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, add spinach.
  3. 3Let cool, mix with crumbled feta, dill, egg (optional), and seasonings.
  4. 4Preheat oven to 180 °C.
  5. 5Brush filo sheets individually with oil, layer 2–3 sheets each, and spread the filling on top.
  6. 6Roll up or fold into triangles, brush with oil.
  7. 7Bake for about 35–40 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve warm.

Notes & tips

Note: Contains cow's milk (feta) + gluten (filo) + possibly egg (filling). Filo can be egg-free (check). Replace feta with Vemondo Greek Style/Bedda, omit egg. Soy-free with plant-based feta substitute.

Nutrition

estimated per serving
Calories
374 kcal
Protein
15 g
Fat
30 g
Carbs
15 g

– = ingredient not in nutrition database (estimate incomplete)