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Golden brown and crispy Spanakopita Spiral garnished with sesame seeds in a round baking pan
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Irresistibly Flaky Spanakopita Spiral

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped and drained
  • 1 lb phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-inch round baking pan.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 60 seconds.
  • Add spinach to the pan in batches until wilted; transfer to a colander and squeeze firmly to remove all excess moisture.
  • In a large bowl, combine the dried spinach, feta cheese, beaten eggs, dill, parsley, nutmeg, and pepper.
  • Lay one sheet of phyllo on a flat surface, brush with melted butter, and stack a second sheet on top, brushing again with butter.
  • Distribute a thin line of spinach filling along the long edge of the phyllo sheet.
  • Roll the phyllo tightly around the filling to create a long cylinder.
  • Place the cylinder in the center of the baking pan, coiling it into a tight circle.
  • Repeat the rolling process with remaining ingredients, connecting each new rope to the end of the previous one to expand the spiral.
  • Brush the surface of the spiral generously with remaining butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the pastry is deep golden brown and crispy.
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.