Spanakopita/ Spinach pie

If Spinach pie were the king of pies, then Chryssi Zymi is the undisputed king of Spinach pies!

It is no coincidence that most Greek householders choose Chryssi Zymi to create their favourite Spinach Pie. The secret of a delicious Spinach Pie is in the filo and the ingredients, and Chryssi Zymi has, for years now, been using the best and choicest ingredients.

To make a Spinach Pie, the main ingredients are flour, water, spinach, onion, eggs, olive oil, salt and pepper. However, there are many variations of the Spinach Pie recipe found throughout Greece. The variations may differ in the filling, the dough, and the baking method.

Sometimes people confuse Spinach pie (Spanakopita) with the Spinach-Cheese pie (Spanakotiropita), but the traditional Spinach pie does not contain cheese.

Thanks to its deliciousness and its high nutritional value, the popularity of the Greek Spinach pie has crossed the borders reaching foodies all around the world and making it synonymous to Greek cuisine.

The recipe for success that fills every home with baking aroma is Spinach Pie from Chryssi Zymi!

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PRODUCTS

Chorefti Pie with spinach, mizithra cheese, leek & feta cheese

Σπιτική Χορτόπιτα Νηστίσιμη με σπανάκι, ραδίκια, πράσο και κρεμμυδάκι Χρυσή Ζύμη

Homemade Pie with spinach, endive, leek & spring onion – Vegan

Homemade Pie with spinach, mizithra cheese, endive & leek

Σπιτική Χορτόπιτα Ολικής Άλεσης με σπανάκι, γιαούρτι και κρίταμο

Homemade Pie with whole grain wheat flour, with spinach, yoghurt and crithmum

dictionary

Spinach

A delicious and nutrient-rich vegetable, spinach is high in iron, beta-carotene, vitamins C, E, and B, selenium, zinc, calcium and magnesium. It is beneficial to good intestinal function while boosting the immune and nervous systems. It can be found in green salads, healthy meals and, of course, many types of pies.

Feta Cheese

Definitely the most widely used type of cheese in Greece, as the word “cheese” is synonymous to “feta” in daily life. White, soft or semi-hard PDO cheese with a rich taste and high nutritional value, the word “feta” describes that kind of white cheese that comes from specific areas of Greece and is made with milk from specific breeds of sheep and goats. It is an essential ingredient of the Greek salad (Horiatiki) and one of the main ingredients of the cheese pie, the spinach-cheese pie as well as many other Greek delicacies.

Country style whole wheat grain Filo

The production method of whole wheat food means that the entire wheat kernel is ground up, without removal of its bran. Thus, whole wheat products are made with flour from the whole grain of wheat and are a source of fibre that contributes to good physical function.

MADE WITH

Country style filo

Filo pastry for pies

tips

For a shiny, golden-brown pie crust, brush with whisked egg before baking.

If during baking, the pie crust edges get a darker colour, cover with baking paper to cook evenly.

To get your pie top and bottom equally crispy, switch to your oven’s bottom heat element for 5’ before taking it out.