Herbed Feta and Spinach
Phyllo Triangles
Spanakopita,
pronounced "span-uh-koh-pih-tuh," is a versatile Greek pastry which
may be frozen ahead of time. There is no need to thaw the pastries before
baking.
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
6 ounces herbed garlic feta cheese
½ cup finely
chopped yellow onion
½ teaspoon dried
oregano
1 teaspoon dried
parsley
1 (16-ounce) package
phyllo dough thawed in refrigerator
½ cup butter, melted
1. Open
the phyllo dough package and unroll the pastry sheets.
Keep the pastry
covered with plastic wrap and a damp
kitchen cloth to prevent the edges drying out.
2. Mix spinach, feta, onion,
oregano and parsley in a bowl.
3. Lay one piece phyllo dough at a
time on a large breadboard.
Brush 1 third
lengthwise with melted butter. Fold in thirds so
you end up with
1 long strip.
4. Place a tablespoon of spinach
mixture at one end and fold one
corner of strip
diagonally over filling. Continue folding over
at right angles
until you end up with a triangle shaped pastry.
Place on a
baking sheet.
5. Bake in a preheated 350
oven for 20 minutes.
Party-size plate for 10-12 guests