How many calories in spanakopita
A piece of spanakopita has about 420 kcal, with 12 g of protein.
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Spanakopita is a Greek pie of spinach, feta, onion and herbs between layers of filo pastry brushed with olive oil or butter. Bakeries in Greece sell it by the slice for breakfast or on the go.
A piece is 420 kcal, with 28 g of fat, 30 g of carbs and 12 g of protein. The oil between the filo layers and the feta make up most of the fat.
The spinach is the light part. A thicker filling with less pastry brings the count down a bit.
Tips
- 1Have a smaller square with a big salad.
- 2Bake it at home with fewer filo layers on top.
- 3Brush the filo with a little oil instead of soaking each sheet.
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Questions
What is in spanakopita?
Spinach, feta, onion or spring onion, dill and egg, baked in filo pastry.
How many calories in two pieces of spanakopita?
About 840 kcal.
Is spanakopita high in protein?
It has some, about 12 g a piece, mostly from the feta and egg.
Is spanakopita vegetarian?
Usually, yes. It's spinach, feta, egg and filo with no meat. Some feta is made with animal rennet, so check if that matters to you.
Can you freeze spanakopita?
Yes. Freeze it unbaked or baked, and reheat it in the oven so the filo crisps up again.
