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Traditional Spanakopita Triangles: Easy Greek Recipe

Traditional Spanakopita Triangles

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Phyllo dough Thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • 1 lb Fresh spinach Finely chopped
  • 8 oz Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely diced
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter Melted, for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and firmly squeeze out all excess moisture.
  • Transfer the drained spinach and onion mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, parsley, dill, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
  • Unroll the phyllo dough on a clean, dry surface. Keep it covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
  • Place one sheet of phyllo on your work surface and lightly brush it with melted butter. Cut the sheet lengthwise into 3-inch wide strips.
  • Place a heaping tablespoon of the spinach and feta filling at the bottom end of one strip.
  • Fold one bottom corner of the phyllo over the filling to meet the opposite edge, forming a triangle. Continue folding the triangle onto itself, flag-style, until you reach the end of the strip.
  • Place the folded triangle onto the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining filling and phyllo strips.
  • Brush the tops of all the triangles with the remaining melted butter.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crispy. Serve warm with a side of lemon yogurt dip.