What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 rolled spanakopita recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Rolled Spanakopita Recipe
SPANAKOPITA ROLLS
Feta and kale spanakopita spiral
Spanakopita spiral with spinach and feta
Spinach and Ricotta Spanakopita Rolls
Chicken Spanakopita Rolls with Walnuts
Vegan Spanakopita Rolls
Hetty McKinnon’s spanakopita rolls with tomato, chickpea and dill salad
Spanakopita Roll
Traditional Spanakopita Spiral
Why is my spanakopita soggy on the bottom?
The main two reason for soggy spanakopita is the spinach or the ricotta cheese. Spinach must be well wilted. Look for little to no remaining moisture in the skillet. If you do this ahead of time, put it in the fridge, uncovered to let it dry out even more.
What is the difference between Spanakotiropita and spanakopita?
Like spanakopia, tiropita is also a savory Greek pie that’s wrapped in a phyllo crust, but its filling is different than spanakopita. Instead of spinach, herbs, and feta, tiropita is filled with a mixture of cheese and eggs.
Do you put egg in spanakopita?
Mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with olive oil.
How do you roll phyllo dough?
How do you keep spanakopita crispy?
Bake. Once you’re oven is hot at 350ºF, bake spanakopita in the oven until the top is golden brown and crispy, about one hour.
What goes well with spanakopita?
Spanakopita makes a great side dish for large holiday dinners next to lamb or lemon chicken. But it can easily stand alone as the main dish. Serve it with a big salad like Greek salad; Balela; or this Mediterranean chickpea salad, and favorite dips like Greek Tzatziki or Roasted Garlic Hummus.
How healthy is spanakopita?
It is a very good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and choline. It’s easy to see why spinach ranks as one of the most nutritionally dense foods available to us, making spanakopita one of the most nutritionally dense Greek foods!
What does spanakopita mean in Greek?
Spanakopita is a type of Greek pita, which is another word for a pie. In this case the piecrust is always layers of phyllo dough that you can fill with sweet or savory fillings.
How do you say spanakopita in Greek?
Can you cook filo pastry the day before?
Phyllo pastry can be prepared ahead of time and covered and refrigerated or frozen and baked just before serving. This method makes phyllo the flakiest. You can sprinkle ingredients between the layers of phyllo or on top before baking.
Do you eat spanakopita hot or cold?
Spinach and Feta Spanakopita Triangles can be eaten as a snack or an appetizer, hot or cold, on their own or with a bit of a refreshing Cucumber and Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki). The pie can be made into individual portions, as you see in this post, or layered in a baking dish and then cut into squares, kind of like baklava.
How long can you keep uncooked spanakopita in the fridge?
STORING SPANAKOPITA
Leftover spanakopita can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven (180C / 350F) for 10 minutes or until warmed through. I don’t recommend microwaving as this will make the pastry soggy.