Spanozaarkopita Recipe

A tantalizing twist on the Greek classic! This Spanozaarkopita boasts a vibrant Moorish flair, combining the richness of spinach pie with exotic spices and flavors. Imagine flaky layers of phyllo pastry enveloping a succulent filling of spinach, herbs, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a flavorful vegetarian meal or a stunning appetizer.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 466.9 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spanozaarkopita

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How to Make Spanozaarkopita

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion (1 medium, chopped) in olive oil (2 tablespoons) until softened. Add the garlic (2 cloves, minced) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the spinach (10 oz, fresh, chopped), spices (1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg), and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the feta cheese (4 oz, crumbled) and parsley (¼ cup, chopped). Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Lay out the phyllo sheets (1 package, 14.1 oz). Keep the phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
  5. Brush the bottom of the prepared baking dish with melted butter (2 tablespoons). Lay down 4-5 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  6. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo.
  7. Fold over the overhanging phyllo sheets to cover the filling partially.
  8. Lay down another 4-5 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
  9. Tuck the edges of the top phyllo layer to seal in the filling.
  10. Brush the top with remaining melted butter.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy your Moorish culinary adventure!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

21g

Carbs

15g