Greek · appetizer
Spanakopita
Spanakopita reads salinity 5.6, richness 4.6 and umami 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek appetizer, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Salinity 5.6 · Richness 4.6 · Umami 3.9 · Allium 3.4 · Funk & Ferment 3.4 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Sourness 2.7 · Bitterness 2.0 · Earthy 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Nutty 1.4 · Marine & Briny 1.3 · Sweetness 1.3 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.9
What's in it (9)
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (50 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 114.6 kcal, 6.5 g protein, 6.4 g fat, 8.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Wilt spinach and squeeze dry, then combine with crumbled feta, eggs, dill, and onion.
- Layer buttered phyllo sheets in a pan, add filling, and top with more buttered phyllo.
- Score the top and bake at 190C until crisp and golden.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.