Description
Looking for a delicious and visually stunning dish to impress your guests? The Spanakopita Spiral is a delightful Greek pastry that combines layers of flaky phyllo dough with a savory filling of spinach, cheese, and aromatic herbs. This versatile dish can serve as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, the Spanakopita Spiral is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, this mouthwatering treat is packed with flavor and elegance, making it an ideal addition to gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 – 1½ lbs fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup goat cheese (or additional feta)
- 1½ cups feta cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 16 sheets of phyllo pastry
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup parsley
- ½ cup pine nuts (toasted)
- ⅛ tsp pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool slightly before adding cheeses, parsley, nutmeg, and pine nuts. Mix well.
- Brush a pie pan with olive oil. Layer two sheets of phyllo pastry on your work surface, brushing each layer with olive oil. Spread filling over the top layer and roll into a tube.
- Coil the filled tube into the pie pan, continuing with remaining pastry and filling until complete.
- Brush the top with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg