Spanakopeta(Spinach Squares)
Spanakopeta, or spinach squares, are a delightful Mediterranean dish bursting with flavors of sautéed onions, creamy Feta, and rich spinach, all enveloped in crispy phyllo pastry. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, these savory bites are sure to impress both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sauté onions in butter until soft.
- Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer; cool.
- Add cream cheese, Feta, eggs, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Place 10 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in a 12 x 16 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter.
- Add spinach mixture, then place another 10 layers of phyllo, buttering each sheet.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
- Cut into squares before serving.
- You can brush the spanakopeta with a slightly beaten egg before baking for a nice luster.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
556
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).