Spinach and Feta Pie – Spiral Spanakopita
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4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
10 -12 slices
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Greek
Spinach and Feta Pie – Spiral Spanakopita
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This Spinach and Feta Pie shaped as a spiral is crisp, light and incredibly delicious! A ruffled phyllo spanakopita (spanakopita soufra) that can be served warm or cold – perfect for sharing. You will need about half a cup (50g) of chopped herbs in total.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) fresh spinach , finely chopped
- a few turns of the salt mill
- 1 bunch spring onions , finely chopped
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
- 1 small bunch fresh dill , finely chopped
- 1 Handful fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
- 1 lemon , zest only
- 14 oz (400g) feta cheese, crumbled
- a few turns of the pepper mill
- 13 oz (375g) phyllo pastry, approx. 18-20 sheets
- ½ cup (120ml) light olive oil, melted butter or ghee or as needed
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds , to sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large round dish with baking paper or a reusable liner.
- Finely chop the spinach and place in a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle it with salt and toss to combine.
- Leave the spinach for about ten minutes while you finely chop the spring onions and herbs. Squeeze the spinach using your hands, in batches, to get rid of excess liquid.
- Place the spinach in a bowl, add the spring onions, herbs, lemon zest and feta cheese. Add pepper and toss to combine.
- Lay one sheet of filo pastry on your worktop, with the long side facing you. Brush with oil or melted butter and cover with a second sheet of pastry.
- Scatter a few spoonfuls of the spinach filling over the filo. Top with a third sheet of filo and lightly press down with your hands. Brush with oil.
- Fold the pastry into a concertina starting with the edge closest to you. Gently coil the filo into a spiral shape and place in the middle of the prepared dish.
- Repeat with the remaining pastry and spinach filling, wrapping each piece around the centre coil to form a large spiral.
- Brush with oil and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 50 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Lift the pie out of the baking dish (otherwise condensation might make the pastry lose some of its crispness). Cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
667mg
(28%)
Potassium
336mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4456IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
272mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4456IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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