Description
Spanakopita Triangles are golden, crispy phyllo pastries filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, herbs, and cheeses. This classic Greek-inspired appetizer combines flaky layers with a rich, savory filling that’s both elegant and satisfying.
Ingredients
500 g (17 1/2 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained or fresh chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
8 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
2 leeks, white part only, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or more as needed
100 g (1/2 cup) fresh parsley, chopped
100 g (1/2 cup) fresh dill, chopped
2 large eggs
200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
200 g (7 oz) cream cheese or ricotta
Zest of 1 lemon
25 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
80 ml (1/3 cup) light olive oil, or as needed for brushing
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spring onions and leeks; cook until softened.
- Add spinach, parsley, dill, and salt. Cook until heated through and any excess liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with eggs, feta, cream cheese, and lemon zest. Stir until well blended.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Layer 2–3 sheets together, brushing each with oil.
- Cut the layered phyllo into 3-inch-wide strips. Place a spoonful of filling at one end of each strip, fold over diagonally to form a triangle, and continue folding until sealed.
- Arrange triangles on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with olive oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Substitute cream cheese with ricotta for a lighter filling.
Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
Ensure spinach is well-drained to avoid soggy pastries.
Triangles can be prepared ahead and baked from frozen.
Serve with tzatziki or yogurt-garlic sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triangle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
