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Bright Spanakopita and Olives
Greek & Mediterranean Free recipe

Bright Spanakopita and Olives

★★★★★ 4.6 (234 ratings)

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

Prep
28 min
Cook
50 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb spanakopita
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 lb garlic
  • a pinch fresh oregano
  • 4 oz crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup 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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