spanakopita
🇬🇷 A dish from Greece
Savory spinach pie is a pastry eaten throughout Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey. Of Greek origin, this pastry’s filling is made of chopped spinach and usually feta or white cheese, and egg.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | spinach, feta or white cheese, egg, thin flaky pastry, olive oil |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked in layers of phyllo pastry |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, herby, salty cheese with crisp buttery crust |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | eaten as a snack, appetizer, or light meal any time of day |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does spanakopita come from?
spanakopita is a dish that originated in Greece.
What is spanakopita?
Savory spinach pie is a pastry eaten throughout Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey. Of Greek origin, this pastry’s filling is made of chopped spinach and usually feta or white cheese, and egg.