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Baked spanakopita triangles topped with black sesame seeds.
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Spanakopita Triangles Recipe

A combination of classic spanakopita and phyllo spinach pie, these Spanakopita Triangles are a delicious appetizer or snack that’s so easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: greek, middle eastern
Keyword: appetizer, easy spanakopita recipe, snack, spanakopita, spanakopita triangles
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese + more for filling
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons green onions finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound phyllo dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • Black sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, spinach, feta, ½ cup Mozzarella, parsley, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 10 ounces frozen spinach, 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles, 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 3 Tablespoons green onions, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese + more for filling, Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
  • Spread a layer of phyllo dough on a clean surface. Brush with melted butter, and layer a second piece of phyllo on top. Brust with butter again, and slice the dough into 3 strips.
    1 pound phyllo dough, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture to the bottom of each sheet of dough. Add 1 tablespoon Mozzarella on top.
  • Starting with the end of the dough containing the filling, fold the corner of the dough to form a triangle. Continue folding, maintaining the triangular shape.
  • Place the spanakopita triangle on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process until all the dough and filling have been used.
  • Brush the triangles with butter, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
    Black sesame seeds for garnish
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until the triangles are golden brown.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4097IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg