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Spinach triangles

1
Points® value
Total Time
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Sometimes called spanikopita, these spinach and cheese filled triangles are a popular and delicious Greek-inspired party appetizer. Our version, made light with fat-free cottage cheese, is just as crispy and flavorful as the original. Ready in a short 35 minutes, these are a great way to get kids in the kitchen, having them fill and fold the triangles. Serve these as a passed appetizer at a cocktail party or crispy pick-up as part of a brunch buffet. Make sure your triangles come out nice and crispy by ensuring the filling free of excess moisture.

Ingredients

Chopped frozen spinach

10 oz, thawed

Onion

1 medium

Garlic

1 clove(s), minced, 1/2 tsp

Feta cheese

3 oz, crumbled

Fat free cottage cheese

½ cup(s), drained

Dried oregano

½ tsp

Phyllo dough

3 sheet(s), (about 12 x 17 inches each)

Instructions

  1. Squeeze excess liquid from the spinach and set aside.
  2. Coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray. Add the onions and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the spinach.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, cottage cheese and oregano. Stir in the spinach mixture.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (175°C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a piece of wax paper; coat evenly with spray. Repeat layering and spraying the phyllo two more time (you will use a total of 3 sheets).
  5. Cut the stack of prepared phyllo dough horizontally into six strips, then vertically into 4 strips. You should end up with 24 squares. Place a teaspoon of spinach filling into the centre of each square and fold it in half so that your square is now a triangle.
  6. Transfer the filled triangles to the prepared baking sheet. Coat with spray. Bake until golden brown, 15 minutes. Yields 2 triangles per serving.

Notes

Spray the phyllo well and work with it quickly, so it does not dry out.

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