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Flaky Spanakopita Spiral

Irresistibly Flaky Spanakopita Spiral That Dazzles Your Tastebuds

Discover the Flaky Spanakopita Spiral, a delightful vegetarian dish filled with tangy feta, creamy goat cheese, and vibrant spinach, wrapped in layers of crispy phyllo.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pack Spinach fresh or thawed frozen, well-drained
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Filo Pastry
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil or Melted Butter for brushing

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Flaky Spanakopita Spiral
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3–5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add fresh or thawed spinach to the skillet. Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Transfer the spinach mixture to a mixing bowl. Fold in goat cheese, feta, cheddar, egg, parsley, nutmeg, and pine nuts. Mix well.
  5. Brush a large baking dish with olive oil. Lay two sheets of phyllo dough flat, brushing each layer with olive oil.
  6. Spread the spinach filling along one edge of the phyllo, leaving a 2-inch border. Roll the phyllo into a tight tube and spiral it into the dish.
  7. Continue layering and coiling with remaining phyllo and filling, brushing each layer with olive oil.
  8. Brush the top of the assembled spiral with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep the phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Drain spinach well to avoid sogginess.

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