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Easy Halloween Spanakopita Spinach Triangle

Warm, crisp, and a little festive, these Easy Halloween Spanakopita Spinach Triangles combine flaky pastry with savory cheese and tender greens, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 40 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (white and green parts)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lb fresh baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 12 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Pastry
  • 1 lb phyllo dough sheets, thawed
  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green onions, and garlic, then cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the spinach in handfuls, letting each batch wilt before adding more. This should take about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  3. Transfer the cooked spinach mixture to a colander and let it cool slightly. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can, using a clean towel if needed.
  4. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the feta cheese, ground coriander, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, then fold in the cooled spinach mixture.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter 2 baking sheets. Keep the phyllo covered with a damp towel while you work.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Lay one sheet of phyllo on the counter, brush it with melted butter, and sprinkle on some oregano and chives. Stack two more sheets on top, brushing each with butter as you go.
  2. Cut the stack lengthwise into 3 equal strips. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling at the bottom of each strip, fold the corner over to form a triangle, and keep folding up the strip like a flag.
  3. Brush the top with butter, dust with Parmesan, and place each triangle seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the triangles are crisp and deep golden brown. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Notes

These Easy Halloween Spanakopita Spinach Triangle bites can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature. They can also be assembled and frozen before baking for make-ahead convenience.