Spanakopita Triangles are the perfect light vegetarian appetizer. Phyllo {filo} pastry is filled with spinach, feta cheese, garlic, herbs and lemon create a flavorful filling. You often see spanakopita in Greek or Mediterranean cuisines. Your guests will love this as an appetizer or meal!
• olive oil • spinach • phyllo sheets • lemon zest • feta cheese • butter • herbs
Defrost and drain spinach. Saute with garlic, oregano, dill, and parsley. Add lemon zest and set aside.
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Preheat the oven. Prepare the phyllo dough and brush with butter. Add a spoon of spinach filling with feta cheese on the lower corner of the strip then start to fold a triangle up, fold over to another triangle.
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Keep repeating and before the last fold of the triangle, brush with water then fold to seal. Repeat the process until no more fillings left.
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Place triangles on the parchment paper on the baking sheet. Bake until golden brown.
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Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately with your favorite dip like hummus or a tzatziki sauce.
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I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!
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