Easy Spanakopita Bites
These Easy Spanakopita Bites are a delightful Greek-inspired appetizer featuring crispy phyllo pastry filled with a savory mixture of fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for entertaining or as a quick snack, these bite-sized treats promise to impress your guests with their flaky texture and vibrant flavors. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up these delicious morsels in no time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- 8 oz phyllo dough (thawed)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 8 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft, then add the spinach until wilted; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked spinach mixture with crumbled feta cheese until combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface, brush lightly with olive oil, and layer another sheet on top. Repeat this process for four sheets.
- Cut the layered phyllo into squares. Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach-feta filling in the center of each square. Fold to create triangles or parcels.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush tops with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg