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 yia yia’s 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 Yia Yia’s Spanakopita Recipe
Spanakopita recipe (Authentic Greek spinach pie)
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THE REAL TRADITIONAL GREEK SPINACH PIE
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Easy Spanakopita
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.
Is spanakopita healthy for weight loss?
It is a bit high in saturated fat. One serving of Spanakopita or Spinach Pie (100g or about 3.5 oz) has 156 calories (75 calories from fat), 8.3g total fat (3.9g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 243mg potassium, 15.5g total carbohydrates (1.4g dietary fiber, 1.3g sugars) and 7.2g protein (DV).
How do I make my spanakopita crisp?
Use pastry layers to cover spinach filling. Using a sharp knife, score top of pastry into 24 squares. Brush top with butter. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and crisp.
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 do you eat spanakopita with?
Spanakopita is great as either a main or a side dish.
- As a main course: Serve with rice, a big green salad, or a chickpea salad.
- As a side dish: Serve it with roast chicken or lamb kebabs.
Is phyllo dough the same as puff pastry?
Puff pastry is laminated, which means butter is folded into the dough multiple times to create alternating layers of butter and dough. This results in lots of thin layers and an airy texture. Phyllo, meanwhile, is a paper-thin dough that’s made with oil instead of butter.
Does spanakopita have iron?
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) has more than 66 percent vitamin A and 25 percent vitamin C (DV). It also contains good amounts of Iron (11 percent) and 15 percent Calcium.
Is spanakopita a fiber?
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!
Is spanakopita served 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).
Does spanakopita need refrigeration?
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. When you are ready, go ahead and bake according to recipe instructions. Budget 1 hour for baking. – Already cooked spanakopita will keep well if properly storied in the fridge for 2 to 3 evenings.
Can I reheat filo pastry pie?
Do not microwave phyllo pastries and pies as this will make them limp and soggy. Freeze baked and cooled phyllo shapes, wrapped in an airtight container, for up to a month or until ready to use. Place in a preheated oven of 180°C and reheat.
Can you reheat phyllo dough?
Reheat uncovered in preheated 375 F oven for 30-40 minutes. If the edge of the crust becomes too brown while baking, shield it with strips of aluminum foil. You can purchase phyllo dough sheets frozen, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.