Flaky Spinach and Feta Savory Pie (Vegetarian)

This Flaky Spinach Savory Pie recipe includes spinach, feta, and onions that are baked in an egg batter until set before being cut into squares and served. This dish is excellent served as a healthy main meal with a side salad or for a delicious breakfast. Spinach pie often includes Italian ingredients like polenta, ricotta, and Parmesan but this one is a little different as it includes regular flour and feta cheese.

To make the filling for this spinach pie, you cook the onions in a skillet before adding the spinach, salt, and pepper to cook through. Next, the eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper, parsley, feta, and spinach are combined before being added to a casserole dish, topped with cheese and parsley, and baked in the oven. Once baked, this dish is cut into squares and served hot.

What is Spinach Pie?

Spinach pie is a baked dish that includes spinach, cheese, and eggs that are baked until set. It can be baked in ramekins for individual portions or in a casserole dish before being cut into squares.

Spinach pie can include many different kinds of cheeses like Parmesan cheese or feta cheese. This version includes feta cheese, which is super briny tasting and a perfect accompaniment to the spinach filling.

Pro Tips

• If you don’t have spinach on hand, feel free to replace it with other leafy greens such as Swiss chard or kale.
• If you don’t have feta cheese or don’t love the flavor, you can replace it with something similar in texture like crumbled goat cheese.
• For the garnish, use whatever shredded cheese you prefer such as Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, and more.
• Make sure you don’t over bake the spinach pie or else it may seem quite dry in texture. To tell when it is done, it should be golden on top and seem set.
• If you have other vegetables to use up, you can add them to the spinach mixture. Chopped bell peppers, broccoli, and corn would all be delicious and add beautiful color to this flan.
• For individual portions, divide the mixture between ramekins instead.

Can I Use Frozen Spinach For This Pie?

Yes, you can use frozen spinach for this recipe! Just thaw it fully and squeeze out excess water before adding it to the pan with the onions. This will prevent the cake from becoming too watery and ensure a good texture.

What to Serve with Spinach Pie?

This spinach flan is delicious for breakfast served with toast and breakfast potatoes. Alternatively, you can have it for lunch or dinner with a tossed green salad.

Is This Spinach Pie Gluten-free?

No, since this spinach flan includes flour, it isn’t gluten-free. However, if you would like to make it gluten-free, you could replace the flour with some cornstarch instead.

Can I Make This Spinach Pie Dairy-free?

Yes, you definitely could! Simply replace the milk with your favorite plant-based milk, such as soy milk or almond milk, and the cheeses with your preferred plant-based cheeses.

Can I Bake This Spinach Pie in a Different Dish?

Yes, you can. While baking this in a casserole dish is a classic, you can bake it in a round baking dish or ramekins instead. Just keep in mind that you may need to adjust the baking time.

How Do I Keep This Pie From Getting Watery?

To prevent the pie from getting watery, make sure to cook off any excess moisture from the spinach in the pan, especially if using frozen spinach. Also, avoid overmixing the ingredients, which can release extra water, and bake until the center is set to keep the texture firm.

More Spinach Recipes To Try!

Spinach Cake

Spinach Gratin

Spinach Feta Bread

Greek Spanakopita

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Parmesan Spinach Muffins

How to Store Spinach Flan

The entire casserole can be covered and stored in the fridge where it will keep for up to 5 days.

How to Make Spinach Flan

Cook the onion in olive oil in a skillet until translucent. Add the spinach, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking it for a few minutes.

In a bowl, stir the eggs with the milk, flour, salt, pepper, parsley, feta, and spinach until combined.

Drizzle the baking dish with olive oil. Add the spinach mixture and garnish it with the cheese and parsley.

Bake in a 180°C (360°F) oven for 25 minutes.

Cut the flan into squares and serve it immediately.