Spanakopita – griechische Spinatpastete

Spanakopita – Greek spinach pie

🥬 Spanakopita – Greek Spinach Pie

Crispy, aromatic, and a piece of Greece for your home

When simple ingredients create real magic

There are dishes that don't just taste good –
they tell a story.

Spanakopita is exactly one of them.

The scent of warm phyllo dough, fresh spinach, herbs, and high-quality olive oil...
👉 and suddenly you're no longer in your kitchen –
but somewhere in Greece, with a view of the sea.

A dish that shows:
Few, honest ingredients can create something great.

Why Spanakopita is so special

Spanakopita is a classic of Greek cuisine –
simple, authentic, and full of flavor.

The secret lies not in complicated techniques,
but in the quality of the ingredients:

  • fresh spinach
  • aromatic herbs
  • good phyllo dough
  • 👉 and above all: high-quality olive oil

Because this is precisely where it's decided
whether the result will be "good" or unforgettable.

👉 You can also find out why this is in our article about the
aromas in olive oil.

🛒 Ingredients for Spanakopita (4–6 servings)

👉 Optional:

  • 300 g feta
  • 2 eggs
  • a little milk

👩🍳 Preparation

  1. Wash spinach, cut coarsely, salt, and mix well

  2. Then squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid

  3. Finely chop onions and dill and mix with the spinach

  4. Add nutmeg, pepper, and half of the olive oil

  5. Grease a baking dish with olive oil

  6. Layer phyllo dough sheets
    👉 generously brush each sheet with olive oil

  7. Spread the spinach mixture on top

  8. Cover with more dough sheets

  9. Lightly score the top layer

  10. Bake at medium heat for approx. 50–60 minutes, until the surface is golden brown

💡 Tip from ILIOS – Grünes Gold

The most important trick for Spanakopita?

👉 Don't skimp on the olive oil.

It ensures:

✔ crispy dough layers
✔ intense flavor
✔ juicy filling

👉 You can read why high-quality olive oil has such an influence in the article about the
bitterness in olive oil.

🧀 Spanakopita with Feta – the classic version

For even more flavor:

  • Crumble 300 g feta
  • Mix with 2 eggs and a little milk
  • Fold into the spinach mixture

👉 Result: creamier, spicier, simply irresistible.

As a side dish, we recommend our delicious hand-pickled olives: 

Why olive oil makes the difference here

Spanakopita is a perfect example of
how important the quality of olive oil is.

A good olive oil brings:

  • Depth
  • Freshness
  • slight pungency
  • and a delicate bitterness

👉 You can find out more in our articles on
pungency in olive oil and polyphenols.

Enjoyment knowledge with a wink 😄

In Greece, you don't say:
"I'm making Spanakopita."

You're more likely to say:
👉 "I'm taking my time."

Because good Spanakopita isn't made in a hurry –
but with feeling, patience... and a good amount of olive oil 😉

🔟 Mini-Summary

Spanakopita is more than a recipe.
It's a piece of Greek zest for life.

With fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs
and high-quality olive oil, a dish is created
that is simple – and at the same time special.

👉 Or as we say:
Siga siga… and enjoy.

"This recipe perfectly shows how important good olive oil is – you can find out why in our Olive Oil Knowledge section."

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