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Spanakopita Triangles


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 triangles 1x

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