Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a classic Greek spinach pie filled with frozen spinach, creamy feta and eggs, wrapped in crisp layers of filo pastry. The Thermomix TM7 makes the savoury filling easy: onions are chopped and sautéed, spinach is wilted and the feta-egg mixture is blended to an even consistency before assembly and baking.
About this recipe
Spanakopita Thermomix TM7 brings the beloved Greek spinach pie into your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavour. Searching for authentic spanakopita recipes or a vegetarian weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: crispy filo pastry encloses a rich filling of frozen spinach, tangy feta, eggs and gently sautéed onions. The TM7 handles the fiddly prep work, chopping onions without tears and heating them in olive oil until translucent and fragrant, while the spinach is wilted evenly in the same bowl. Blending the feta with eggs and seasoning produces a creamy, uniform filling that distributes every briny crumb through the spinach. Serve this golden pie warm as a starter, cut into squares for a party buffet, or alongside a Greek salad for a satisfying main course that tastes like a taverna on a sunny Aegean island.
Preparation tips
- Thaw and thoroughly squeeze the frozen spinach before adding it to the Thermomix bowl, as excess water makes the spanakopita filling watery and prevents the filo pastry from becoming crisp during baking.
- Brush each filo sheet generously with olive oil and work quickly, as filo dries out fast; cover the stack with a damp tea towel while assembling your spanakopita to keep the sheets pliable and tear-free.
- For a lighter spanakopita, replace half of the feta with ricotta or cottage cheese, and add fresh dill, spring onions or nutmeg to the filling for extra Greek flair.
- Leftover spanakopita keeps well covered in the fridge and can be reheated in a hot oven so the filo turns crispy again; serve squares at room temperature for a buffet.
Recipe variations
- Make the spanakopita lactose-free by using lactose-free feta or a mix of firm tofu and nutritional yeast, keeping the same creamy texture and savoury, salty character in the spinach filling.
- A festive party variation uses the same spinach and feta filling in small filo triangles or mini muffin tins, ideal as a Greek-inspired appetiser with a dip of Greek yogurt and cucumber.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 chops the onions evenly in seconds, giving the spanakopita filling a fine base without watery pieces or tears. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the feta and spinach directly in the mixing bowl ensures the filling ratios stay balanced for a creamy result every time. [Time Savings]
- The Thermomix heats the onions and olive oil hands-free until translucent, freeing you to brush the filo pastry layers. [Hands-Free]
- Mixing the eggs with feta in the bowl yields a uniform, lump-free mixture that coats every spinach leaf consistently. [Multi-Function]
- Grating a little extra feta on top gives the baked spanakopita a savoury golden crust without manual effort. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- onions
- olive oil
- frozen spinach
- feta cheese
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- filo pastry