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A Greek specialty, these spinach triangle appetizers are made with purchased phyllo
sheets and filled with a savory mixture of spinach, cheese, herbs, and spices. Once you
get the hang of it, try experimenting with different fillings. I grew up with these at home,
one of my favorite greek recipes. Prep time is 45 minutes while cook time is 30 minutes
for a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes which will yield you about 40 triangles. Remember
this is usually a side dish or snack but can be eaten as alight lunch or supper.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions, greens and whites
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds baby spinach, trimmed, rough chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
12 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted, ground
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted
1 pound phyllo pastry sheets
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
How to prepare:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and place over medium heat.
Saute onions and garlic for 3 minutes until soft.
Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and continue to saute until the
spinach is limp, about 2 minutes.