Spinach Filo Pie
Spinach Filo Pie is a crispy, golden-brown savory pastry layered with delicate filo sheets and filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. This easy spinach filo pie recipe is perfect for a light vegetarian meal, meal prep, or a delicious side dish, offering a flaky texture and rich Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: 55–65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Filo pastry sheets
- Fresh spinach or thawed frozen spinach (well drained)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- Onion or spring onions (finely chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Eggs
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: lemon zest
- Optional: ricotta or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. If using frozen spinach, ensure it is fully drained before adding.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
- Stir in feta cheese, eggs, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest.
- Brush a baking dish with olive oil or melted butter.
- Layer several filo sheets in the dish, brushing each layer lightly with oil or butter.
- Spread the spinach filling evenly over the base.
- Top with more filo sheets, brushing between each layer.
- Tuck in edges, brush the top generously, and lightly score portions.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Always squeeze excess liquid from spinach to avoid soggy pastry.Keep filo covered with a damp cloth while assembling to prevent drying.Add ricotta for extra creaminess or parmesan for a sharper flavor.Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/spinach-filo-pie/
