Description
Spanakopita Triangles are flaky, golden pastry pockets filled with a savory mixture of spinach, fresh herbs, feta, and cream cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 500 g (17 1/2 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained or fresh chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
- 8 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
- 2 leeks, white part only, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more as needed
- 100 g (1/2 cup) fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 g (1/2 cup) fresh dill, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
- 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese or ricotta (or additional feta)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 25 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) light olive oil, or as needed for brushing
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spring onions and leeks, cooking until softened.
- Add spinach, parsley, dill, and salt. Cook until spinach is heated through and excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach mixture with eggs, feta, cream cheese, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Layer 2-3 sheets, brushing each with oil.
- Cut layered phyllo into 3-inch wide strips. Place a spoonful of filling at the end of each strip and fold into a triangle shape, continuing the fold along the strip.
- Place triangles on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is well-drained to prevent soggy pastry.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of feta cheese.
- Phyllo dries quickly; keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth.
- Triangles can be made ahead and frozen before baking for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triangle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg