Transports your senses to the sun-kissed shores of Greece.
Spanakopitas- this flaky, golden pastry filled with vibrant spinach and creamy feta cheese is more than just a dish – it’s a cultural icon. Whether you’re a seasoned Greek food enthusiast or simply looking for a flavourful vegetarian option, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating homemade spanakopita’s that are crispy on the outside and bursting with flavour inside.
Whether you’re planning a festive gathering or a cozy night in, Spanakopitas are the perfect finger food to impress your guests or savour with your loved ones.
Prep time 40 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
15ml (1 Tbsp) olive oil
2 large leeks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated
Zest of 2 lemons
400g freshly chopped spinach
400g Food Lover’s plain feta
Black pepper & salt, to taste
6 sheets phyllo pastry
60ml (1/4 cup) butter, melted
Black & white sesame seeds
Directions
Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat, then add the olive oil and leeks. Fry for about 4-5 minutes to soften the leeks. Add the garlic and lemon zest and fry for another minute or two.
Add the spinach and sauté for another 4-5 minutes. Crumble in the feta cheese and season with black pepper and salt.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare two baking trays with parchment paper.
Lay a sheet of phyllo pastry down on the work surface. Brush with melted butter and layer with a second sheet of phyllo pastry.
Cut the sheet lengthways into 4. Spoon a heaped tablespoon of the spinach-and-feta mixture onto the bottom of the phyllo strip. Take the bottom left corner and fold it over the mixture, making a triangle shape.
Continue folding it over itself until the phyllo strip is completely folded over the spinach-and-feta mixture.
Repeat these steps with the rest of the phyllo sheets and spinach-and-feta mixture.
Brush the finished spanakopitas with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.