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October 22nd, 2009 by Dawn, Co-founder of Rouxbe
Greek Food, we love it and crave it regularly. It’s just so full of flavor. Spanakopita or spinach pie are of course no exception to why we love Greek food so much…opa!
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I have seen them spelled many different ways – spanikopita…spanokopita…spinakopita and even spankopita…really no matter how you spell them or how you pronounce them, these Greek pies are delicioso!
BTW – if you are Greek and you are reading this…please feel free to let us know exactly how Spanakopita is supposed to be said. Is it spana-ko-pita or is it spana-kop-ita? Or is it something else all together.
Spanakopita to me, are all about the filing. I start by sauteeing loads of onions. Then I add a good bit of seasoning and lots of fresh dill, mint and freshly grated nutmeg. After that I mix in some toasted pine nuts. I have actually been known to steal some of my own filling and mix it in with rice and just eat it as is. To finish the filling I add add the spinach and some nice tart feta cheese.
I like to make a big batch of spanakopita and then freeze them for later. Not only do they make a great and easy lunch, they also make for a delicious appetizer, especially when served with homemade tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Dip).
Here is the full step-by-step recipe for Spanakopita or Spinach Pie.
Cheers – dawn
