What makes Dimitra's Dishes's Spanakopita recipe and technique special?

Dimitra's Dishes's take on Spanakopita focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Butter each phyllo layer fully or it will dry and crack. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Spanakopita at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Spanakopita recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Spanakopita ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Spanakopita can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Dimitra's Dishes's Spanakopita?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Spanakopita?

The official cooking video by Dimitra's Dishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

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Spanakopita

From the video “The Best Greek Spanakopita (Updated Video)” by Dimitra's Dishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Dimitra's Dishes. Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy

Total time: ~15 min
Serves: ~7
Cost: ~$10.34*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 12

Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving689 kcal · 34% of 2,000

Nutrient	Amount	Daily value
Fat	63 g	81%
Saturated fat	35 g	177%
Sodium	1,412 mg	61%
Carbohydrate	17 g	6%
Fiber	2.4 g	9%
Total sugars	1.5 g	no daily value
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	16 g	33%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat

Starting point60
Protein+13 of 20
Fiber+5 of 20
Saturated fat−20 of 20
Sodium−18 of 20
Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 12 ingredient lines (77% of the measured weight), divided into 7 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 150 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (12)). Not matched to nutrient data: ricotta cheese, dried dill, phyllo dough. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

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half-sheet baking pan
saucepan
pastry brush

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