Spanakopita
is a Greek spinach pie consisting of flaky phyllo pastry with a filling of cooked spinach, feta cheese, and dill. It can be served either as a small snack, or a light main course. Due to a farming tradition of handheld foods, spanakopita has humble beginnings.
However, it has risen to greater gastronomic heights, so today it can be found in most Greek taverns and restaurants. It is likely that the dish originated 400 years ago, during the Turkish occupation of Greece.
The traditional way to serve the pie is to cut it into small triangles and consume it while slightly warm, accompanied by tzatziki sauce.
