How To make Greek Spinach Triangles

Spanakopitakia: Greek Spinach Pie Triangles The best appetizer!!

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Ingredients
2 pounds #4 phyllo pastry, at room temperature
1 pound or 3 bunches baby spinach, chopped
2 bunches of fresh dill, finely chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried dill
6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces ricotta cheese, full fat, and at room temperature
1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
4 eggs, beaten and at room temperature
1 pound butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 °F, 190 °C.
Line 2 half-sheet baking pans with parchment paper.
Make the filling:
Combine the feta cheese, ricotta, eggs, oil, salt, pepper, and dill in a tabletop mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until combined.
Add the scallions and beat until combined.
While the mixer is running on low add a handful of chopped spinach at a time until all of the spinach is incorporated.
Mix everything together with a spatula and set it aside

Assemble the triangles:

While the phyllo is still rolled in its packaging, cut it into three equal portions. Unwrap one portion and leave the rest in their packaging so that they do not dry out.

Work with two layers of phyllo at a time and drizzle some melted butter between the two layers and on top.

Place a tablespoon of spanakopita filling at the bottom of the strip and roll it up, flag style. See video.

Place the triangles on the baking trays and continue assembling them until the filling and/or phyllo runs out.

Brush the tops of the triangles that you will be baking with melted butter and sprinkle with some salt.

Bake them for about 40 minutes or until nice and golden. Serve with tzatziki or as is.

Notes
Sometimes the phyllo sticks together. You don't have to be precise and fight with it to stick to the 2 layers of phyllo rule. I promise, if you roll it up with 3 layers or even 4, it will taste just as good or maybe better.

Freezer Instructions: Remove the plastic wrap and brush the pies with melted butter or oil and then sprinkle the tops with salt. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375 °F for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered until golden and crisp. About 15 minutes.

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EASY SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES (MINI GREEK SPINACH PIES)

These Easy Spanakopita Triangles are traditionally served as a Greek appetizer or snack. These spinach pies are made with feta cheese (also known as spanakotiropita), ricotta cheese and spinach leaves wrapped in flaky, buttery phyllo dough.

???? Ingredients:
▢½ cup salted butter
▢⅔ cup onions, large dice
▢3 oz. fresh spinach leaves (about 3 cups fresh) ((2 ½ oz. frozen spinach))
▢1 8 oz. roll phyllo dough (you need 16 sheets)
▢6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
▢⅓ cup ricotta cheese
▢1 egg yolk
▢½ tbsp freshly squeeze lemon juice
▢1 tsp freshly chopped dill
▢¼ tsp garlic powder
▢½ tsp salt

???? Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375° F.
2. Saute your chopped onion in a skillet with 2 tbsp of butter for about 10 minutes or until translucent.
3. If using fresh spinach, add it to your onions and saute for another 5 minutes or until the leaves are wilted down and water is fully evaporated. Take off heat.
4. If using frozen spinach, make sure it is fully thawed. (A microwave can help do this quickly.)
*There is a lot of excess water in frozen spinach so make sure to drain it very well. Take a few paper towels or a dish cloth and squeeze out any excess water. You do not want a watery filling!
5. Add drained/cooled spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, salt, onions, lemon juice, dill and garlic powder to a medium sized bowl and mix.
6. Melt your butter in a saucepan or in a small bowl using your microwave. Scramble your egg in another bowl.
7. Pull out your defrosted phyllo dough and lay one sheet down on the table.
Make sure to cover your phyllo dough with a slightly damp dishtowel so it does not dry out!
8. Carefully brush one sheet of phyllo dough lightly with butter. Add another layer of dough and brush again. You should have two buttered layers.
9. Cut your phyllo dough into thirds lengthwise. Add 1½ - 2 tbsp of filling to the bottom of each strip of phyllo dough.
10. Begin folding from the bottom up. You will want to maintain a right triangle. Continue folding the triangle upward until you reach the top. (See photos.) You should end up with 24 triangles.
11. Brush your egg wash generously over the top and sides of your triangles and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Repeat until finished. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if you prefer.°
12. Bake in the center of your oven for 12-15 minutes or until your dough turns golden brown.

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Spanakopita Triangles Recipe | Filo Dough Pastry with Spinach and Feta Cheese

Learn how to make the best spanakopita triangles! Spanakopita triangles are so easy to make and are so delicous!

Ingredients-
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
20 oz chopped spinach
1 cup feta cheese
About 10 filo sheets
Melted butter

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

How to Make Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)—American Style

Watch Heirloom Kitchen author Anna Gass show you how to make an American version of spanakopita she learned from an immigrant named Nelly Cheliotis.

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Spinach and feta are a classic Greek flavor combination. I add some creamy ricotta cheese and herbs to create the most perfect appetizer. The phyllo bakes to a crisp perfection and the fact that these can be made weeks ahead and stored in the freezer makes them the perfect party food.

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