Spanakopita Triangles + Video
Greek spanakopita triangles are savory spinach pies made with crispy phyllo dough and a rich, filling of feta cheese and spinach.
Servings: 27 pieces
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 6 oz feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 egg large
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped fine
- 1 cup walnuts chopped fine (optional)
Assembly
- 1 package Phyllo pastry thawed per package instructions
- 1 cup butter melted
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat add the oil. Saute the onions until golden and add the garlic, salt and red pepper flakes, cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl mix together the feta, Greek yogurt, egg, dill, spinach, parsley and walnuts until smooth.
- Fold in the onion and garlic mixture. Set aside and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the phyllo sheets on a clean working surface and cover with light kitchen towel. Working with 1 sheet of dough at a time, brush top lightly with melted butter, place another sheet on top and brush again with butter.
- Using a sharp knife cut the sheets into 4 strips. At each end place a tablespoon of the filling. Fold one corner over filling to form a triangle and continue to fold onto itself until end of dough strip. Repeat with other strips and filling.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and arrange triangles on top. Brush each with a little of the remaining melted butter and bake for 25 minutes.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1575IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg