Try these vegan spanakopita baked until golden with spinach and dairy-free cheese. A Greek-inspired recipe.
🧾 Ingredients
Filling
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ½ cup dairy-free feta, crumbled
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Assembly
- 10–12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- ¼ cup olive oil, for brushing
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Next, heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
3️⃣ Then, add spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly to remove moisture.
4️⃣ After that, remove from heat and stir in vegan feta, dill, and parsley.
5️⃣ Meanwhile, lay one sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush lightly with olive oil.
6️⃣ Next, repeat layering phyllo sheets, brushing each one.
7️⃣ Then, spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo.
8️⃣ Afterward, top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with oil.
9️⃣ Finally, score the top and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crisp.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For triangles, cut phyllo into strips and fold individually.
- Alternatively, add sautéed mushrooms for extra texture.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or nutmeg.
- For gluten-free, use GF phyllo sheets.
- Additionally, serve with vegan tzatziki.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Spanakopita
First, spinach is rich in iron and vitamins.
Additionally, dairy-free feta reduces saturated fat.
Moreover, olive oil supports heart health.
Furthermore, phyllo creates crisp layers with less oil.
In addition, it’s a great make-ahead dish.
Finally, it delivers classic Greek flavor without dairy.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make this recipe kid-friendly, skip herbs like dill and garlic. Use mild dairy-free cheese and cut into small squares. Serve with ketchup or dairy-free yogurt dip.
