Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of the Spanakopita Spiral, a Greek pastry that combines vibrant spinach, creamy cheeses, and flaky filo dough into a stunning spiral shape. This dish is perfect for entertaining or as a comforting meal at home. With easy preparation steps and customizable filling options, you can create an impressive centerpiece for any occasion. Serve it warm alongside fresh salads or dips to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 – 1½ lbs Spinach
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 large Garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup Goat cheese (cream or feta)
- 1½ cup Feta cheese
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 16 sheets Filo pastry
- ½ cup Olive oil
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Parsley
- ½ cup Pine nuts (toasted)
- ⅛ tsp pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Ensure any frozen spinach is thawed and drained.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice; allow liquid to evaporate.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with crumbled cheeses, beaten egg, parsley, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and toasted pine nuts.
- Brush a baking dish with olive oil and layer two sheets of filo pastry on the work surface; brush with oil. Spread about four tablespoons of filling on top while leaving a border.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a tube and coil it into the prepared baking dish.
- Repeat this process until all filling and pastry are used, tucking excess pastry around edges neatly.
- Brush the top with olive oil and bake for approximately 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg