Spinach and Feta Stuffed Phyllo
Crispy phyllo pastry parcels filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. These delightful bites are perfect as an appetizer or a light snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 475 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 300 gfresh spinach, chopped
- 150 gfeta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspfresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pcsegg, beaten
- 0.25 tspnutmeg, ground
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
- 240 gphyllo dough, thawed
- 60 gunsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbspolive oil
Equipment
large pan · pastry brush · large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
About 10 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the fresh spinach to the pan in batches if necessary, cooking until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all moisture from the spinach has evaporated to prevent soggy phyllo.
- 6
Remove the spinach mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
About 5 min
- 7
In a large bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture, feta cheese, fresh dill, fresh parsley, beaten egg, nutmeg, and black pepper.
About 2 min
- 8
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter.
Cook’s note: Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- 9
Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter, then repeat for a third sheet, creating a stack of three buttered phyllo sheets.
About 1 min
- 10
Cut the stacked phyllo sheets lengthwise into three equal strips.
About 1 min
- 11
Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta filling at one end of each strip.
About 1 min
- 12
Fold one corner of the phyllo strip over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding like a flag until you reach the end of the strip.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Maintain a tight fold to keep the filling secure.
- 13
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
- 14
Arrange the phyllo triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
About 1 min
- 15
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
About 20 min
- 16
Serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 475kcal
- Protein
- 14.2g
- Carbs
- 41.1g
- Fat
- 28.9g
- Fibre
- 3.6g
- Sugar
- 3.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover phyllo triangles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
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