Satisfying Spanakopita Bites (Ικανοποιητικά μπουκιές σπανακόπιτας)
Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, all encased in crispy phyllo dough. These satisfying spanakopita bites are a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, feta cheese, dill, parsley, green onions, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Top with another sheet of phyllo and brush with butter. Repeat until you have 6 layers.
- Cut the layered phyllo into 12 squares. Gently press each square into the mini muffin tin to form a phyllo cup.
- Spoon the spinach and feta mixture into each phyllo cup, filling it to the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the spanakopita bites cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Mini muffin tin Basting brush
Tools
Oven Bowl Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Serve the spanakopita bites with a dollop of tzatziki sauce for a refreshing contrast to the savory filling.
Tips & tricks
For a time-saving option, you can use frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and thoroughly drained instead of fresh spinach.
Cost
$15