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EASY Spanakopita Spiral

Spanakopita Spiral is a traditional Greek spinach pie shaped into a beautiful spiral.Filled with spinach, feta, herbs, and crispy filo pastry.Perfect as an appetizer, brunch, or vegetarian main dish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course / Appetizer
Cuisine Greek / Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

Sautéed Spinach

  • 1 –1½ pounds fresh spinach
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Filling

  • ½ cup goat cheese or cream goat cheese
  • cups feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Assembly

  • 16 sheets filo pastry
  • ½ cup olive oil or melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, then add the garlic.
  • Add the spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook until wilted, then stir in the lemon juice. Increase the heat and cook until all excess moisture has evaporated.
  • Allow the spinach mixture to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach mixture with goat cheese, feta, cheddar, egg, parsley, pine nuts, and nutmeg. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Lay two sheets of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  • Spread about 4 tablespoons of the filling along one long edge, leaving a small border. Roll tightly into a log.
  • Coil the first log into the center of the prepared pan.
  • Continue making additional logs and wrap each around the previous coil until the pan is full. This Spanakopita Spiral creates an eye-catching presentation.
  • Brush the entire top generously with olive oil or melted butter.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is deeply golden and crisp.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm with Greek yogurt or tzatziki.
  • Pair with a fresh cucumber and tomato salad.
  • Add chopped dill or mint for additional freshness.
  • Leftovers are excellent for breakfast or lunch.