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Spanakopita

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Crispy, golden spanakopita triangles filled with a savory mixture of spinach, herbs, and feta cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or snack with classic Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen spinach (defrosted, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion (diced)
  • 5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves (finely chopped and loosely packed)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped, about 5 – white and light green portions)
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 6 oz)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • About 20 sheets phyllo pastry (defrosted)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and dried dill. Cook with the onions, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Squeeze excess moisture from the defrosted spinach until very dry. Add spinach to the onion mixture.
  4. Stir in parsley, green onions, lemon zest, black pepper, and feta cheese until evenly combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Lay out phyllo pastry and cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch wide strips lengthwise. Cover with a damp towel to prevent drying.
  7. Place one strip on a work surface and lightly brush with melted butter. Layer a second strip on top and brush again.
  8. Add a heaping tablespoon of filling to one corner and shape into a triangle.
  9. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding back and forth until reaching the end of the strip.
  10. Place formed triangle on the prepared baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  11. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  12. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy filling.
  • Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel to avoid cracking.
  • Triangles can be frozen before baking and baked directly from frozen with a few extra minutes added.
  • Serve with tzatziki or a squeeze of lemon for added flavor.

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