Easy Spinach and Feta Triangles (Spanakopita)
Let's explore the flavors of the Mediterranean with a mouthwatering recipe for spinach and feta triangles, also known as spanakopita.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Phyllo pastry
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
Filling
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cooking onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp dill dried or fresh
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Instructions
Filling
- In a pan set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once heated, add the spinach and cook until wilted, which should take about 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set the spinach aside to cool.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook the finely chopped cooking onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, dried dill, dried basil, finely chopped green onion and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Using a kitchen towel, take the cooled spinach and wrap it tightly, twisting to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Finely chop the spinach and combine it with the cooked onions and spices in a bowl. Add the crumbled feta cheese and lightly beaten egg. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring they are well combined.
Triangle Assembly
- Start by laying out one sheet of phyllo pastry and lightly brushing it with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and cut the phyllo lengthwise twice, creating three strips.
- Take one strip and place a tablespoon of the spinach and feta mixture at one end. Fold the pastry over the filling, creating a triangle shape. Continue folding the pastry in a triangular manner until you reach the end.
- Brush a little bit of butter on the end piece to seal the triangle. Repeat this process until all the filling is used up.
Baking the Spanakopita
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the triangles on the baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch of space between each.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the triangles turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Once they are ready, allow them to cool slightly before serving. Try serving with Tzatziki dip!