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Spanakopitakia (Spinach and Feta Filo Triangles)

Spanakopitakia (Spinach and Feta Filo Triangles)

Catherine
These Spanakopitakia (Spinach and Feta Filo Triangles) are the perfect appetizer, snack or even light meal idea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Appetizers, Dinner
Cuisine Greek
Servings 36 triangles
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1/2 lb spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 onion finely chopped (can substitute green onions as well)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • salt and pepper

For the Filo Crust

  • 1 package filo
  • 1/2 cup butter melted (can substitute olive oil)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion. Saute for a few minutes until they begin to soften and then add the spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the spinach to a colander or sieve. Press down with a wooden spoon to remove any moisture.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and add the remaining filling ingredients. Mix everything well and then set aside.
  • Remove the filo sheets from the package and cut them into thirds width-wise (see photo in blog post above).
  • Working with one piece of filo at a time, brush it with butter and then fold it in half. Place a small spoonful of the filling mixture at one end and carefully fold it over to make a triangle shape (see photo instructions in blog post). Continue to fold it over onto itself in a triangle pattern. Once you reach the end, brush the filo with some butter to help seal the triangle. Brush the entire triangle with butter on the outside and place it on a baking sheet. Repeat with all of the remaining filo.
  • Arrange the spanakopitakia triangles on the baking sheet so they are not touching. Bake in the oven for approximately 23-25 minutes or until the filo turns a nice golden brown.

Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword feta, filo, greek food, party appetizer, party food, phyllo, spinach, summer
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