Ingredients
Method
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the spinach and sauté until wilted. Continue by adding the remaining spinach and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until fully wilted.
- Once the spinach is cooked, transfer it to a colander, allow it to cool slightly, then squeeze out any excess liquid. Coarsely chop the spinach and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent. Stir in the green onions, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and dill, cooking briefly for about 30 seconds to release their flavors.
- Transfer the onion and herb mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and beaten egg. Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper, then stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Unroll the phyllo dough onto a clean, flat surface, keeping the sheets covered with plastic wrap or a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
- Start by placing one sheet of phyllo dough in front of you, with the longer side facing you. Brush the entire surface with melted butter. Place a second sheet on top of the first and brush it with butter as well.
- Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, slice the layered phyllo dough vertically into strips that are approximately 3 inches wide.
- Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spinach and feta filling onto one end of each strip. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding, keeping the triangle shape, much like folding a flag. Brush the top of each triangle with a bit more melted butter and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Ensure that the triangles are spaced about 1 1/2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake each tray one at a time in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the spanakopita is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the spanakopita warm and enjoy!
Notes
It's crucial to remove as much liquid as possible from the cooked spinach to prevent a watery filling. I find a potato ricer works well for pressing out the liquid, but you can also use your hands or a thin kitchen towel to wring it out.
While I believe this recipe shines with fresh spinach, you can substitute it with frozen spinach if needed. Just use two 10-ounce boxes, making sure to thaw and thoroughly squeeze out any excess water.
