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Make Traditional Spanakopita Triangles

Make Traditional Spanakopita Triangles
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Learn how to make traditional Greek spanakopita triangles with this simple, authentic recipe. Flaky filo dough wraps a savory filling of spinach, feta, herbs, and eggs, baked to crispy golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, this recipe is easy to follow and adaptable to your tastes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 8–10 sheets filo dough
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Variations

  • ½ cup ricotta or mozzarella cheese (for creamier filling)
  • ½ cup cooked ground lamb or beef (for meat version)
  • Kale, chard, or collard greens instead of spinach
  • Tofu and nutritional yeast instead of eggs and feta for vegan version
  • Pinch of nutmeg or crushed red pepper flakes (for added spice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté them in olive oil until tender and fragrant. Add the well-drained spinach and cook briefly until excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta, beaten eggs, chopped dill and parsley, salt, and pepper. Let the filling cool completely before assembling.
  2. Prepare the Filo Dough: Carefully unroll the filo sheets and cover them with a clean, damp kitchen towel to prevent drying. Working with one sheet at a time, lightly brush it with melted butter or olive oil, then layer another sheet on top. Repeat this 2 or 3 times to build strength and crispness.
  3. Shape the Triangles: Cut the layered filo into strips about 3 inches wide. Place a spoonful of filling at one end of each strip. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding the strip over itself in a triangular pattern until fully folded. Seal any open edges with more butter or oil.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Arrange the triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with melted butter or olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside.

Notes

  • Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy filling.
  • Handle filo dough gently and keep it covered to prevent drying.
  • Brushing each filo sheet with melted butter enhances flavor and crispness.
  • Do not overfill triangles to prevent breakage during folding or baking.
  • Use fresh herbs like dill and parsley for best flavor.

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Keywords: spanakopita, spinach pie, Greek appetizer, filo pastry, spinach and feta triangles, savory pastry

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