Description
These Spanakopita Triangles are a delicious Greek-inspired appetizer featuring a savory spinach and feta filling wrapped in crispy, flaky phyllo pastry. Perfectly seasoned with oregano, dill, and green onions, these bite-sized treats are baked to golden perfection, making them an irresistible snack or party finger food.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 3/4 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Phyllo and Assembly
- 20 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed
- Melted unsalted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried dill, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- Mix filling: Once cooled, add the drained spinach, finely chopped parsley, green onions, freshly ground black pepper, and crumbled feta cheese into the skillet with the onion mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Prepare phyllo: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out the phyllo sheets on a clean surface and cut them into 3-inch wide strips. Keep the phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Fold triangles: Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta filling at one end of a phyllo strip. Fold the corner over to form a triangle, then continue folding the strip in a triangular flag-like manner until the entire strip is folded. Place the formed triangles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a damp towel to keep them moist.
- Bake: Lightly brush each triangle with melted unsalted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes or until the triangles are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid soggy filling.
- Handle phyllo sheets gently as they dry out quickly; keep them covered while working.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for brushing to keep it lighter.
- These triangles can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- For extra crispness, bake on a wire rack set on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: spanakopita, spinach pie, feta cheese, phyllo pastry, Greek appetizer, savory triangles
