Spanakopita
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This authentic spanakopita recipe features spanakopita triangles (Greek cheese and spinach pies) in a buttery, flaky phyllo dough that's filled with a creamy feta, spinach, and pine nut filling for a classic party appetizer everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce sleeve frozen phyllo dough, thawed at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons plus ½ cup butter , divided
- 1 shallot , chopped
- 1 pound Fresh Spinach Leaves
- kosher salt or flaky sea salt
- zest of one lemon
- 2 eggs , beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups feta cheese , crumbled
- 1 cup pine nuts , toasted
Instructions
- In a non-stick fry pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the spinach in 3 batches tossing and cooking each batch until it wilts before adding the next batch. Season with kosher salt or flaky salt (to taste) and cook for about 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a colander and gently squeeze excess water from the leaves. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- Mix the spinach mixture with the lemon zest, eggs, panko bread crumbs, feta, and pine nuts. Stir to combine.
- In the microwave or in a small pan, melt the remaining ½ cup of butter. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough flat on the counter and brush lightly with butter. Repeat the process 2 more times, brushing the next layer with melted butter but leaving the top layer plain. Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 3-inch wide long strips. Place a scoop of filling in the bottom corner of the dough strip and fold from corner to corner, diagonally, like a flag. Fold again over the flat end, then on the diagonal again. Continue folding to the top of sheet. Brush the edge of triangle with butter to seal. Place each triangle on a baking sheet and cover lightly with a dish towel. Continue folding hand pies in same manner until the filling is gone.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the tops of the triangles with butter. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2794IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2794IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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