Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450g) fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and drained well)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese for a lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Phyllo Triangles
- 12 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
- ½ cup olive oil or melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: sesame seeds or nigella seeds for topping
Instructions
1. Prepare the Spinach Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chopped fresh spinach in batches and cook until wilted, about 5–7 minutes. (If using frozen spinach, just stir it into the mixture.)
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once cooled, squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in feta, ricotta, dill, parsley, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Prepare the Phyllo Sheets
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll phyllo dough and cover with a slightly damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
- Take one phyllo sheet and brush lightly with olive oil or butter.
- Fold it lengthwise into thirds to form a long strip (approximately 3 inches wide).
- Brush the strip again with oil.
3. Assemble the Triangles
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the bottom end of the strip.
- Fold one corner of the strip over the filling to form a triangle.
- Continue folding the triangle up the strip, like folding a flag, enclosing the filling completely.
- Brush the final edge with oil to seal.
- Place the triangle seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
4. Bake
- Brush the tops of triangles with more oil or butter.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or nigella seeds if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 triangles
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g