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Bright Spanakopita with Tzatziki
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Bright Spanakopita with Tzatziki

4.3 (454 ratings)

Our Spanakopita leans on extra-virgin olive oil and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished with Tzatziki.

Prep
22 min
Cook
58 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb spanakopita
  • 4 oz extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon
  • 2 tbsp garlic
  • 1 cup fresh oregano
  • 3 cloves crumbled feta
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the spanakopita generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the spanakopita and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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