Description
These easy gluten-free spanakopita parcels are a delicious twist on the classic Greek spinach pie. Crispy phyllo dough triangles filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, feta, and ricotta, these make for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 oz fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta or dairy-free alternative
- 1 large egg
Other:
- 8 gluten-free phyllo dough sheets (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.
- Cook spinach: Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with salt, pepper, nutmeg, feta, ricotta, and egg. Stir until fully combined.
- Assemble parcels: Lay out one sheet of gluten-free phyllo dough on a clean surface and lightly brush with melted butter or oil. Top with a second sheet and brush again. Cut into 3–4 rectangles. Place filling at one end of each rectangle and fold into triangle parcels, brushing lightly with oil as you fold. Repeat with remaining sheets and filling.
- Bake: Place parcels on the baking sheet, brush tops with more oil or butter, and bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
- Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based feta and ricotta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
