Description
Easy Gluten Free Spanakopita Parcels are a delicious and approachable Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring flaky gluten free pastry filled with a vibrant mix of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. Perfectly golden and crisp, these parcels make a versatile snack, appetizer, or main course that caters to gluten-free diets without compromising on flavor or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- Gluten free filo or pastry sheets (brand of your choice, enough for folding parcels)
- Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing sheets)
Filling
- Fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach, well drained, about 300g/10oz)
- Feta cheese (crumbled, around 200g/7oz)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley, chopped, about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and fragrant. Add the spinach and cook briefly until wilted and excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
- Mix the Filling Ingredients: Once cooled, crumble in the feta cheese, add beaten eggs, fresh chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until combined. The mixture should be moist but not watery.
- Prepare the Pastry Sheets: Lay out the gluten free filo or pastry sheets on a clean surface. Lightly brush each sheet with olive oil or melted butter to promote a flaky, golden crust. Handle the sheets carefully to avoid tearing as gluten free filo can be fragile.
- Assemble the Parcels: Cut the pastry into rectangles or squares sized for parcels. Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto one side of each piece, then fold over to create a parcel. Press edges gently to seal, using a little water or beaten egg as glue if needed.
- Bake Until Golden and Crispy: Place the parcels on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until parcels are puffed, crisp, and beautifully golden brown.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy filling.
- Use fresh herbs to brighten flavors beyond salt and pepper.
- Brush pastry sheets lightly and evenly to create crispness without weighing them down.
- Seal parcel edges securely to prevent filling leaks during baking.
- Let parcels cool briefly after baking to allow filling to set and prevent burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg