Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Crisps (Print)
Golden phyllo triangles stuffed with spinach and feta, seasoned with dill, parsley, and lemon zest for authentic Mediterranean flavor.
# Ingredient list:
→ Filling
01 - 10.5 ounces fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped
02 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 1.8 ounces cream cheese
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Crisps
10 - 8 sheets phyllo (filo) pastry
11 - 2.1 ounces unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for brushing)
→ To Finish
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, wilt the spinach for 2–3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and let cool.
03 - In a bowl, combine the cooled spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, dill, parsley, black pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
04 - Place one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface; keep remaining sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Lightly brush the sheet with melted butter.
05 - Cut the sheet lengthwise into 2 equal strips. Place 1 heaped tablespoon of filling at the bottom of each strip. Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle; continue folding up the strip, maintaining the triangle shape, until you reach the end. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
06 - Arrange the crisps on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with more melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the crisps are golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy golden exterior gives way to that creamy tangy filling that somehow feels fancy despite being incredibly simple to throw together
- Theyre the kind of appetizer that disappears within minutes at parties yet no one feels guilty eating seconds
02 -
- The first few triangles might look awkward but by the fifth or sixth you will develop a rhythm and they will start looking uniform
- Overfilling seems tempting but the filling will burst through the thin pastry during baking so stick to about a tablespoon per strip
03 -
- A pinch of chili flakes in the filling adds a subtle warmth that pairs beautifully with the cool dill
- Brush the butter sparingly too much and the pastry becomes greasy instead of shatteringly crisp