Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe

Name: Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 cups chopped mixed greens and tender stems, gently packed (about 12 1/2 ounces; 350g), such as spinach, watercress, arugula, and Swiss chard; 1 cup chopped mixed tender herbs and tender stems (about 2 ounces; 60g), such as dill, parsley, chervil, and chives; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (2 ounces; 50g), plus more; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 sliced scallions, both white and green parts (about 2 ounces; 60g); 2 cloves (10g) garlic, sliced; 2/3 cup trahanas (3 ounces; 90g); rice, barley, or couscous can substitute (see note); 1 large egg; 1/2 pound (226g) Greek feta, crumbled; 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Prep 10m

Cook 50m

Total 1h

This Greek Spanakopita recipe is a savory pie filled with a mixture of chopped greens, herbs, and feta cheese, wrapped in layers of buttery phyllo dough. A perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish is a delicious representation of traditional Greek cuisine.