Crispy Chickpea & Spinach Spanakopita with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

A reimagined Greek classic featuring golden-crusted phyllo layers stuffed with herb-infused chickpeas, wilted spinach, and crumbled feta, served with a bright lemon-dill yogurt drizzle. This vegetarian showstopper delivers protein-rich legumes wrapped in crispy sheets, perfect for a Mediterranean dinner that feels indulgent yet nourishing.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 5 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach in batches, stirring until completely wilted (about 4-5 minutes total).
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